6/6/2023 0 Comments Neon tetra tankNeon tetras are a non aggressive fish and are a favourite choice in a community tank. ![]() As a guide, a tank size of a minimum of 40 litres should be taken into consideration when purchasing this fish. When changing environments, acclimatize Neon Tetra’s slowly to minimize any large swings in water parameters. Although, most Neon Tetras bred in captivity can live in a wider range of water conditions – a pH ranging from 5.5 – 7.5 and between 1 – 10 dH. They love very soft, slightly acidic water with temperatures ranging between 20 – 26 degrees. Dark substrate helps to mimic their natural environment. The more comfortable they are, the brighter their colours will be. When keeping Neon Tetra’s, an environment full of live plants – planted and floating, along with any other hiding places that have shady areas, will help make them feel more comfortable. Neon Tetra’s can live up to 10 years if their favoured conditions are met. This striking colour makes these fish visible in their blackwater habitats. Their main characteristics are a blue iridescent strip on the upper area of the body starting from nose running down to the adipose fin, with a red iridescent strip on the lower area starting from the ventral fins all the way to the caudal fin. Neon Tetra grows to approximately 3 – 4 centimetres in length. The Neon Tetra originates from South American blackwater and clearwater streams in South Eastern Columbia, Eastern Peru & Western Brazil.
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