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Neon Tetra
 
Neon Tetra
$2.29 |
 
Diamond Head Neon Tetra
$7.49 |
 
Gold Neon Tetra
$3.99 |
Origin:
Peru, South America.
Black water or clear water streams, tributaries of the Solimões
Temperament: Peaceful for a community tanks with other small species.
Feeding: Flake foods, adult brine shrimp, bloodworms & other
live foods
Sexing: Female is larger than the male and
is a little wider in proportion.
Comments: Very pretty, popular and common. Does best with
other small fish, with emphasis tetra species. Do not put in with angelfish, discus
or other South American cichlids.
The Neon Tetra is often
described as the jewel of the aquarium hobby. It is easy to see why it is one of
the most popular freshwater tropical fish. With their iridescent blue bodies and
bright red tails, Paracheirodon innesi creates an exciting splash of color in
any aquarium, especially when kept in schools of six or more.
Native to the clear water
streams of South America, the Neon Tetra prefers densely planted systems with
plenty of low light areas to hide. To best recreate its natural habitat, place
rocks and driftwood amongst the plants for added areas of refuge. However, the
Neon Tetra will tend to swim or remain suspended in the water column in schools
to create a breathtaking display of color. Extremely peaceful, the Neon Tetra
should be kept with similarly non-aggressive tankmates of a similar size.
This member of the Characidae
family thrives in slightly acidic water with stable water parameters. To breed
Neon Tetras, separate a pair into a "breeding tank" with no lighting at first,
and gradually increase lighting until spawning occurs. Water hardness should be
less than 4 dH and live foods 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.
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