Can Neon Tetra and Yellow Lab Cichlid live together?

Neon Tetra and Yellow Lab Cichlid are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Neon Tetra vs Yellow Lab Cichlid

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

Yellow Lab Cichlid

Labidochromis caeruleus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Tetras

Family

Cichlids

1.5″

Adult size

4″

10gal

Min tank

55gal

70–81°F

Temperature

75–82°F

6–7.5

7.8–8.6

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnNeon Tetra prefers pH 6–7.5, Yellow Lab Cichlid prefers 7.8–8.6 — water chemistry mismatch.
criticalYellow Lab Cichlid grows large enough (4") to eat Neon Tetra (1.5").

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