Neon Tetra
Scientific name: Paracheirodon innesi
Other names: -
Life expectancy: 8 years
Size: 1.5 inches or 3.8 centimeters
Family: Characidae
Origin: Rivers in south America, Most in Amazon basin
Habitat in the wild: Heavily planted warm rivers
Colors: Red stripe from adipose fin to tail, blue stripe from head to adipose fin, silver translucent body
Diet: Omnivore, not picky eaters
Breeding: Egglayer
Gender differences: Females are usually larger with rounded stomachs, Males are more brightly colored and skinny
Fish Aquarium Care
Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
Care level: Beginner, more sensitive to water chemistry than most beginner fish
Waterflow: Prefers strong waterflow, good swimmers
Temperature: 70°F to 81°F
pH: 6.0 - 7.0
Aquarium Diet: Most surface foods are fine
School size: 6+
Compatibility: Fine with any peaceful fish that won't eat them