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Danios and Blue Ram Killing Neon Tetras

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Question
Hi Mr. Ron Coleman
My Tank size is 30 Gallon Planted and I have 3 Blue Rams, 2 Clown Loach, 1 YoYo Loach, 1 Red Groumi and 4 Danios. Few days ago I put 8 pcs of Neon Tetras But meantime Danios and Rams Nipping and harting to Neons and after a day no one neon left all are killed/dead. In this connection I would request you to advise me what should I do becuase I love neon tetras/Cardinal Tetras, Rummy Nose, Rasbora and I also like my current Fishes, kindly give me the suggestion that I keep all fishes together.

Awaiting your early reply and I shall very thankful to you.

Regards
Nadeem Farooq

Answer
Hi Nadeem,
 Unfortunately neon tetras are very small and delicate.  I seriously doubt if you can keep them alive in a tank with those other fish. You need to keep them in a separate tank.

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