Neon Tetra

Neon Tetra: The resilient little neon tetra fish was first brought from South America and has since become the glittering centerpiece of aquariums all around the world.

Since neon tetras are a shoaling species, they must be housed in groups of at least six other neon tetras. They can be kept with other fish species because of their calm personalities. They have a good five-year life expectancy.

The origins of neon tetras are the Orinoco and Amazon river basins in Brazil, Columbia, and Peru, these are clear-water and blackwater streams and tributaries. Neon tetras are crustaceans and worm-eating fish that live in shoals primarily in the intermediate layers of water.

The body of the neon tetra is thin, torpedo-shaped, and only an inch and a half long. This fish makes up for its lack of size with color. The neon tetra has a vivid neon blue stripe that extends from the tip of its nose to its adipose fin. They are said to be more easily visible to one another in blackwater circumstances thanks to this bright stripe.

The neon tetra has a belly that is white-silver above the blue stripe. A vivid crimson stripe continues through the belly to the tail. One of the most well-liked aquarium fish is the neon tetra thanks to its eye-catching red, white, and blue color scheme.

II. You would love the fish because…

The best fish for novices and first-time aquarium owners are undoubtedly neon fish. They make tough pets and don’t need much care.

When kept in schools, these fish are happiest, so you don’t have to do anything to keep them interested or active. They work well together and have a long lifespan in optimum conditions.

The water quality is the only thing you need to be concerned about when adopting a bunch of neon tetras.

They can thrive with basic care from their caretakers, but they are extremely sensitive to any parameter spike. This a fantastic option for anyone with a busy schedule!

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Neon Tetras are very peaceful and easy to care for.

IV. Species compatibility

Harlequin Rasboras, Zebra Danios, Hatchetfish, Guppies, Chili Rasboras, Dwarf Gourami.

V. How to feed this species?

Neon tetras are omnivores, they will feed on both plant and animal matter. Good food options include fine flake food, tiny granules, live or frozen brine shrimp or daphnia, frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, and so on. 

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