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| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Paracheirodon innesi |
| Common Name: |
Neon Tetra |
| Size: |
1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: natural riverine habitat is Amazonia;
most Neon Tetras are bred commercially |
| Min Tank Size: |
10 gallons or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, feeds on plant matter, crustaceans,
worms, small insects, will accept most flake foods, frozen and
freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful schooling fish, should be kept in groups
of 6 or more. |
| Water: |
pH range 5.0 – 7.0, temp. (68 and 80° F), the softer
the water the better. |
| Care: |
Easy to Medium, prone to Neon Tetra Dieases (NTD)
caused by a sporozoan named Pleistophora hyphessobryconis |
| Communities: |
Good, keep in schools with other small fish |
| Suitability: |
Good |
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