Best Tetras for a Community Tank

Our top picks for the most popular, colorful tetras.

Looking for the most popular, colorful tetras? Here are the top picks from our species database, with adult size, minimum tank, and temperament. Tap any fish for its full care guide, then plan your tank with the stocking calculator.

• Black Neon Tetra (1.5", 15g min, Peaceful)
• Black Skirt Tetra (2.5", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Cardinal Tetra (2.0", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Congo Tetra (3.0", 30g min, Peaceful)
• Ember Tetra (0.8", 10g min, Peaceful)
• Glowlight Tetra (1.5", 10g min, Peaceful)
• Lemon Tetra (2.0", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Neon Tetra (1.5", 10g min, Peaceful)
• Pea Puffer (1.0", 5g min, Semi-aggressive)
• Rummynose Tetra (2.0", 20g min, Peaceful)
• Serpae Tetra (1.75", 20g min, Semi-aggressive)
• Tiger Barb (3.0", 20g min, Semi-aggressive)

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