Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
The neon tetra reaches about 3–4 cm. Its body is silvery with an electric blue horizontal stripe from the eye to the adipose fin, and a bright red stripe from the abdomen to the tail. It is a schooling fish that lives in groups. Peaceful and active, it is ideal for community tanks. Males are slightly slimmer than females. During breeding, colors intensify.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–28 |
| pH | 5.5–6.5 |
| GH | 1–5 |
| KH | 1–3 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 10 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.2 |
Care
Care notes
Ideal temperature 24–28°C, pH 5.5–6.5, very low hardness. A tank of at least 60 liters is recommended for a school of 10. Water should be well filtered but with gentle flow. Décor with floating plants and driftwood mimics its biotope. Sensitive to high nitrates. Diet: micro-pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia. Compatible with all small peaceful fish. Avoid large or aggressive species.