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Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
The Neon Tetra is a freshwater fish located within the Amazon river basin of Columbia, Brazil and Peru. It has become one of the most popular tropical fish in the industry due to its peaceful nature and vibrant colours, making it a brilliant addition to any community tank. They live in shoals mainly in the middle of the water column. A slender and small fish, so for that reason should not be kept with any substantially larger fish, for example - Angelfish. Groups of 10+ are recommended to truly appreciate this fishes full potential. Under proper conditions a Neon Tetra can live up to 10 years.
Water Parameters
Tankmates
Diet
Very soft water
Temperature - 20-26c
PH 5 - 8
Recommended tank size - 60L for 10+
Harlequin Rasbora
Bronze Corydoras
Otocinclus
Platy
Zebra Danio
Dwarf Gourami
Kulii Loach
Black Phantom Tetra
Bristlenose Plec
Most Flake Food
Most granule food
Daphnia
Brineshrimp
Bloodworm
Rüdiger, R. and Baensch, H., 1997. Aquarium atlas. 6th ed. Melle, Germany: Mergus, p.307.