Black Diamond Neon Tetra is also known as The Paracheirodon innesi.
I. Size
- Average Adult Size: 1 – 1.5 inches
- Maximum Adult Size: 2.5 – 3.8 cm
- Swimming Level: middle and bottom levels
II. You would love the fish because…
The popular neon tetra variety known as black diamond comes from Guyana and Suriname.
You won’t be able to guess why it has such a fancy name until you see its water-glistening silver-diamond body. However, despite their pretty appearance, if you want them to live a long and healthy life, they need special care.
III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?
- Recommended: 15 and more
- Recommended Male/Female – 1:3 males – 5 females
- Overall hostility: Peaceful
- Hostility towards own species: Peaceful
- Hostility towards other Species: Peaceful
IV. Species compatibility
- Tetra fish
- Rainbowfish
- Barbs
- Danios
V. How to feed this species?
Daphnia, tubifex, frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, small granules, live or frozen brine shrimp, fine flake food, and so on. To promote health, provide a variety of foods, including live ones.
Recommended food
- Hikari Fish Food Micro Pellet
- TetraMin Tropical Granules – Premium Choice
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