They're great little characters! They are tough! Great for the beginner because they're colourful, hardy and, once they get settled in - active little fish.
They were my first fish, and I love them!
Couldn't rate them highly enough!
Yeah, they'll go fine with neons. I have them in the same tank with Pristella tetras. They both usually mind their own business - even Hannibal largely leaves the tetras alone.
T.L