Green Neon Tetra

The Green Neon Tetras (Paracheirodon simulans) is often mistaken for its more well-known relatives. Due to this misidentification, they also go by the term False Neon Tetra.

Green Neon Tetras fish are mainly found in the Amazon river basin in South America while they are in the wild. Although the Negro and Orinoco Rivers are the two most well-known bodies of water where you might locate them, they occasionally venture farther.

A lot of folks are confused by the Green Neon Tetra’s appearance.

They resemble the Cardinal Tetra or the basic Neon Tetra when viewed from a distance or at first glance.

Green Neon Tetras basic blueish-green color and body structure are almost the same! It can be difficult to distinguish these fish from their more well-known relatives at first glance.

When you start to focus on the red, the difference in terms of color becomes apparent. Although it exists, it is far less obvious (sometimes barely noticeable at all). Along with it, the blueish-green region of their bodies is brighter and more colorful overall.

II. You would love the fish because…

Green neon tetras can get colorful, especially in huge groups. Even while in an Amazonian “black water” setting, they shine in bright sunlight. They have substantially less color when the lights are turned off.

On Green Neon Tetras, red is still present, but it is much less noticeable. Although it would appear to be a drawback, it makes the blues and greens pop out and appear brighter.

Because of their green coloring they can glow, this is why they are known as Green Neon Tetras.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Neon fish are little, calm fish. They, therefore, thrive in groups of fish that share their personality. Large, hostile fish will intimidate them and may even eat them.

IV. Species compatibility

Danios, other Tetras, Dwarf Gourami, Corydoras catfish, and Cherry barbs.

V. How to feed this species?

Neon Green Tetras are omnivores, which means they can eat and survive on just about anything. They consume organic debris as well as zooplankton, filamentous algae, insects, tiny crustaceans, and fish larvae.