In Store Price - Click Here!
The Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae of the order Characiformes. It is native to blackwater or clearwater streams in southeastern Colombia, eastern Peru, and western Brazil, including the tributaries of the Solimões.
First imported from South America, The neon is one of the most popular aquarium fish, having been bred in large numbers for the hobby. In the wild they inhabit very soft, acidic waters that are usually cooler than the 25°C (77°F) at which most tropical aquaria are maintained. They can have a lifespan of up to ten years, normally about five in an aquarium. They tend to be timid and, because of their small size, should not be kept with large aggressive fish which may bully or simply eat them. Fish that mix well with the neon tetra are guppies, other types of tetras, rummy-nose tetra, cardinal tetra, and glowlight tetra, and other community fish that live well in an ideal tetra water condition. Mid-level feeders, they are best kept in schools of six or more. Neon tetras are omnivores and will accept most flake foods and commercially prepared foods if sufficiently small.
Reference Info:
- Scientific name: Paracheirodon Innesi
- Common name: Neon Tetra
- Max. size: 2.2 cm / 0.85 inches
- pH range: 5.0 – 7.0
- dH range: 1 - 2
- Temp range: 20 – 26°C / 68 - 80°F