Neon tetra

Description

The Neon Tetra boasts one of aquaria’s most beautiful and unusual coloration. The body of the Neon Tetra is an elegant blend of deep  paired with a contrasting bright, neon horizontal stripe. Praised for its peaceful nature, the  Neon Tetra is a great addition to any soft water community aquarium. The distinct coloration of the Neon Tetra complements the shaded green and yellow hues of most freshwater plants. In turn, the plants offer hiding places for the Neon Tetra. The addition of rocks and driftwood also help mirror its natural habitat. The Neon Tetra thrives in slightly acidic water and will do best when water parameters are kept constant. The Neon Tetra is a schooling fish and will do best if kept in odd numbers of 5 or more. To breed  Neon Tetras, separate a pair into a “breeder tank” with no lighting at first, and then gradually increase light levels until spawning occurs. To encourage breeding, water hardness should be less than 4 KH. Live foods such as mosquito larvae are another great inducer. Be sure to remove the adult Neon Tetras after the eggs have been laid, as they will eat the eggs. The eggs should hatch within 30 hours. The Neon Tetra will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food. Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1/2″ to 3/4″; Medium: 3/4″ to 1-1/4″