{"product_id":"neon-tetra-paracheirodon-innesi","title":"Neon Tetra | Paracheirodon innesi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neon Tetra is one of the most beloved aquarium fish in the world, a small, glittering shoaler that lights up a planted tank with its electric-blue stripe and red tail flash. Reaching only about 3–4 cm, it is peaceful and inexpensive, but it does best in soft, stable water and a good-sized group. Kept well, a large shoal is a genuinely spectacular sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeon tetras come from the blackwater and clearwater streams of the upper Amazon basin in Peru, Colombia and Brazil. These shaded forest waters are very soft, acidic and tannin-stained, filled with leaf litter, roots and submerged wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, torpedo-shaped fish reaching around 3–4 cm. The famous iridescent blue-green stripe runs from the nose to the adipose fin, with a bright red band along the rear half of the body. The similar cardinal tetra differs in having red running the full length of the body. Females are slightly plumper, which can bend the blue line a touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and social, neon tetras should be kept in a shoal of at least six, and ideally ten or more, which keeps them confident and shows off their colour. They mix beautifully in a calm community and spend their time in the middle of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore with a small mouth. They take good-quality flake and micro pellets readily, and relish small live or frozen foods such as daphnia, baby brine shrimp and micro bloodworm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile hardy once settled, neon tetras dislike sudden changes and are best added to a mature, well-planted, stable aquarium with soft, slightly acidic water and gentle flow. They can be prone to \"neon tetra disease,\" so avoid stressed or sickly stock and quarantine where possible. Dark substrate and planting bring out their best colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgg-scattering and not easy to breed. Spawning requires very soft, acidic water, dim light and fine-leaved plants or mops; the adults eat the eggs and must be removed after spawning, and the light-sensitive eggs and fry need shade. It is a rewarding challenge for the dedicated hobbyist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParacheirodon innesi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeon Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Amazon basin – Peru, Colombia and Brazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3–4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years (often 2–5 in aquaria)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful, shoaling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres for a shoal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro) – flake, micro pellets, small live and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–10 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful, soft-water planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes – completely plant safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful community fish – rasboras, other small tetras, corydoras, dwarf gouramis, honey gouramis, rams and Otocinclus. They also make ideal dither fish for calm dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge or predatory fish such as angelfish and larger cichlids that may eat them, plus aggressive or nippy species and anything big enough to swallow a 3 cm fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816578851,"sku":"AA1537","price":3.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/neon-tetra-paracheirodon-inn-43077926420771.webp?v=1790306324","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/neon-tetra-paracheirodon-innesi","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}