Tetra-Neon

Neon Tetra Care Guide

Common Name: Neon Tetra
Scientific Name: Paracheirodon innesi
Origin: Amazon Basin
Size: Up to 1.5 inches (4 cm)
Lifespan: 5–8 years

Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: 10 gallons minimum (better in schools of 6+)

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 70–81°F (21–27°C)

  • pH: 6.0–7.0

  • Soft water preferred

• Environment: Heavily planted with low lighting and dark substrate

Behavior & Compatibility

• Peaceful schooling fish

• Best kept in groups of 6 or more

• Compatible with other small, peaceful community fish

Diet

• Omnivorous

• Eats flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods

• Loves daphnia, brine shrimp, and finely crushed flakes

Breeding

• Egg scatterers, but difficult to breed in home tanks

• Require soft, acidic water and very dim lighting

• Adults may eat the eggs

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