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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.
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| Behavior: |
Peaceful schooling fish, should be kept in groups of 6 or more.
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| Water: |
pH range 5.0 – 7.0, temp. (68 and 80° F), the softer the water the better.
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| Care: |
Easy to Medium, prone to Neon Tetra Dieases (NTD) caused by a sporozoan named Pleistophora hyphessobryconis
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| Communities: |
Good, keep in schools with other small fish |
| Suitability: |
Good |
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