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A neon tetra can appear slightly plump in the belly due to having overeaten. Neon tetras need dim lighting, a DH less than one, about 5.5 pH, and a temperature of 75 °F (24 °C) to breed. There also needs to be a lot of tannins in the water. Neon tetras are old enough to breed at 12 weeks. [23]
These tropical colorful fish will make an exotic addition to your fish tank, you won’t be able to peel your eyes away!
The primary host of Pleistophora hyphessobryconis is the neon tetra; however, this parasite demonstrates a broad range of host specificity and has been isolated from numerous species of aquarium fish. [3] P. hyphessobryconis primarily infects the skeletal muscle with no involvement of smooth or cardiac muscle. [2]
The fish's common name, cardinal tetra, refers to the brilliant red coloration, reminiscent of a cardinal's robes. P. axelrodi is also often called the red neon tetra. The species exists in a number of different color forms or phenotypes. A "gold" and "silver-blonde" form exists in the Rio Negro drainage that has less blue in the longitudinal ...
Paracheirodon is a genus of freshwater fish in the family Characidae of the order Characiformes.The type species is P. innesi, the well-known neon tetra, and the Paracheirodon species are among the fishes known as tetras.
The tetra is a tropical, silver metallic-colored fish, with red-tipped fins and a black marking on the dorsal fin. The tetra is a hardy community fish for beginners, and is optimal for the beginning fish hobbyist. [4] It is also relatively large for a tetra, growing up to 7.5 cm (3 inches). [4] They can live up to 5 or 6 years.
Characidae, the characids or characins, is a family of freshwater subtropical and tropical fish belonging to the order Characiformes.The name "characins" is a historical one, [2] but scientists today tend to prefer "characids" to reflect their status as a, by and large, monophyletic group (at family rank).
A beautiful fish with neon blue on its body and a gold underside and caudal fin. Easy to care for and does best on a good diet. Fairly aggressive so choose tankmates carefully. 10 cm (3.9 in) Black and gold damsel: Neoglyphidodon nigroris: Yes: 13 cm (5.1 in) Blackmargined damsel: Pomacentrus nigromarginatus: Yes [49]: 216 9 cm (3.5 in)