Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon Innesi), preferred by most fish keepers, is one of the most popular nano fish. You will love their neon appearance of light blue back and silver white belly, featuring a shimmering blue stripe along the top of their back, and a neon red stripe along the back and bottom of their bodies. With these features, it is not exaggerated to say Neon Tetra is the precious gem of an aquarium. Neon Tetra is small and grows no larger than 1 to 2 inches, so a small-sized tank is a good choice for their home. Since they are schooling fish, they will only thrive if you keep them in a group of six or more. Moreover, their significant appearance will also create a magnificent display of colors in your aquarium when they swim together. Most Neon Tetras are tank-bred. Despite the fact, they originated from streams in southeastern Colombia, eastern Peru, and western Brazil. These natural habitats are most known for their blackwaters beneath dense forest canopies that allow very little light to get through. As such, and to create a similar living environment for Neon Tetra, we recommend using rock work, plants, and driftwood (providing hiding places) for your aquarium. Neon Tetra is completely peaceful and can get along well with other non-aggressive fish that are similar in size, such as Rasboras, small Tetras, dwarf Gouramis, and Corys. Another important note is that these fish are quite sensitive to changes in water parameters. Thus, be careful when acclimating Neon Tetra to a new tank. They are not recommended for new tanks as they may have problems in tanks that are not well-cycled. At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Neon Tetra for sale and other Tetras for sale are tank-bred, grown, and sold with love and care. Visit our fish store online or aquarium in Virginia for more high-quality freshwater fish for sale. We have a lot more fish available for sale, such as betta fish for sale, aquatic plants for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, and other aquarium supplies. What You Can Expect From This Fish: Significant bright blue and red stripes that add a magnificent display to your aquarium Peaceful disposition and safe with plants Small size makes them an excellent choice for a nano aquarium fish tank. RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS: Temperature: 68° - 80° F (20° - 27° C) pH: 5.0 - 7.0 KH: 4 - 10 dKH Minimum tank size: 10 gallons CARE GUIDELINES: Diet: Neon Tetras are omnivorous. They will accept most fish flakes and pellets, as well as small foods, including brine shrimp, daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms, and tubifex. Social behavior: Peaceful, schooling/shoaling, should be kept in a group of no less than six Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to streams in southeastern Colombia, eastern Peru, and western Brazil Average adult size: 1.5 - 2 inches (3.8 - 5 cm) Average purchase size: 1/4 - 1 inch (0.6 - 2.5 cm) See more details about the Care Guide for Neon Tetra here. Neon Tetra Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Why is my Neon Tetra losing color? Neon Tetras may lose color due to stress, poor water quality, or illness. Common causes include sudden changes in water parameters, lack of proper lighting, bullying from tank mates, or ammonia/nitrite spikes. Dull or faded color is often an early sign of discomfort or disease. Keep the water clean, maintain stable temperature and pH, and ensure your Neon Tetras are kept in a peaceful school of six or more to reduce stress. Will Neon Tetra eat shrimp? Neon Tetras may eat baby shrimp, but generally leave adult shrimp alone. In a mixed tank, fully grown shrimp like Amano Shrimp or larger Neocaridina types can coexist peacefully with Neon Tetras. However, if you're breeding shrimp, it's best to provide plenty of hiding spaces like moss, caves, or plant cover to protect the shrimp fry from being eaten. How many Neon Tetra should I keep together? Neon Tetras are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least 6, though 10 or more is ideal. Keeping them in larger numbers brings out their natural swimming behavior and vibrant colors while helping reduce stress and aggression. A school of Neon Tetras in a well-planted tank creates a peaceful, dynamic display and ensures their overall health and happiness. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [{ "@type": "Question", "name": "Why is my Neon Tetra losing color?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Neon Tetras may lose color due to stress, poor water quality, or illness. 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