Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans)
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Green Neon Tetra
Green Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon simulans
38 Litres (10 US G.)
8.9-7.6cm (3.5-3.0 ")
Freshwater
5.5 - 6.0
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
4-6 °d
1:2 M:F
5-12 years
Family
Characidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Green Neon Tetra, False Neon Tetra, Green Tetra
Additional scientific names
- Cheirodon simulans, Hyphessobrycon simulans
The green neon tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) is a freshwater fish of the family characidae of the order Characiformes. it is native to the upper Orinoco and Negro (blackwater) Rivers in South America.[1]
sizes[edit]
the size of green neon tetra is 3.5 cm (1.4 in).[2]
Origin[edit]
- South America: Upper Negro and Orinoco River basins.
Sexing[edit]
- Females have deeper bodies than the more slender males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful community fish that is best kept in shoals of 6 or more which will do well with other peaceful community fish of similar size. Do not keep with larger predatory fish such as Angelfish.
Diet[edit]
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as occasional live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Does best in a spacious tank with open swimming space as well as hiding places. Needs acidic water and do not appreciate very bright lighting.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful shoaling fish.
Identification[edit]
- This little fish has an identical body shape to the Neon Tetra and Cardinal Tetra, the significant being the complete lack of any red colouring but the presence of the lateral iridescent blue line.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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