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Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon Innesi
This very popular freshwater tetra comes from the clear water streams of South America. Generally iridescent blue with a bright red tail, the Neon Tetra is a peaceful fish that will make a great addition to a community aquarium.
Neon Tetras add beauty to a planted aquarium; the plants in turn will provide plenty of hiding places and security for the fish. Rocks and driftwood also help to mirror its natural habitat. The Neon Tetra thrives in slightly acidic water and will do best when water parameters are kept constant.
To breed Neon Tetras, separate a pair into a "breeding tank" with no lighting at first, and gradually increase it until spawning occurs. Water hardness should be less than 4 degrees and live food such as mosquito larvae are great inducers. Be sure to remove the adults after the eggs have been laid, as the adults will eat them. The eggs should hatch within 30 hours.
Neon Tetras will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small 0.5cm - 1.5cm, Medium 2cm - 3cm
Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.
Fish Statistics
Buy Neon Tetra
Medium 2 - 3cm
- 1 to 9 - £1.10
- 10 to 24 - £1.00
- 25 to 49 - £0.90
- 50 or more items - £0.85
Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your Neon Tetra with these other fish:
