freshwater

Neon tetra

Paracheirodon innesi
easy
Neon tetra

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
4cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
40L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
20 to 26C
๐ŸงชpH
6.0 to 7.0
โญDifficulty
easy
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater

๐Ÿ“Care notes

Keep in groups of 10 plus for best colour and natural behaviour. Iconic blue and red stripe. Very sensitive to ammonia so never add to an uncycled or newly cycled tank.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Micro pellets, crushed flakes, frozen daphnia. Small stomach so feed twice daily in tiny amounts only.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Egg scatterers. Need soft acidic water. Remove parents after spawning to prevent them eating the eggs.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Corydoras, Cherry shrimp, Rasboras, Honey gourami

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Large cichlids, Angelfish, Bettas

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