Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
Common Name Neon Tetra
Scientific Name Paracheirodon innesi
Family Characidae
Community Docile
Class Tetra
Temperature 78 ºF
Swimming Range Middle
Adult Length 1 1/4-1 1/2 inches
Feeding Habits Live
blood worms, glass worms, tubifex worms and
brine shrimp. Frozen plankton, daphnia, blood worms, brine shrimp and glass worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.
Compatibility Peaceful and schooling fish. Mix with the same sized fish, as Neons tend to be eaten by other fish.
Habitat Brazil-Peru: Moderately decorated with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
Breeding The horizontal blue line is bent in the female. During spawning they will lay over 100 eggs.
Additional Comments The Neon Tetra has a ten year average life span.
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