Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

Least Concern Freshwater

الطول الأقصى

3,0 cm

الوزن الأقصى

0,001 kg

اللون

Electric iridescent blue-green stripe from …

الفصيلة

Characidae

الفئة

Aquarium Fish

نبذة

The neon tetra is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish, known for its iridescent blue and red horizontal stripes. Native to blackwater streams of the Amazon basin, it thrives in schools of six or more.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	3,0 cm
Maximum Weight	0,001 kg

Coloration

Electric iridescent blue-green stripe from eye to adipose fin; vivid red stripe from mid-body to tail base; back olive-brown; belly silvery-white; all fins transparent and colorless.

Habitat & Distribution

Warm, soft-water rivers and streams of the upper Amazon and Perú in South America. Prefers slow-moving blackwater with dense vegetation (pH 5.5-7.5, 20-26°C). Dense schooling species; popular aquarium fish.

نوع الماء

Freshwater

النطاق الجغرافي

Native to blackwater tributaries of the upper Amazon River basin in Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. Inhabits slow, acidic, tannin-stained streams and flooded forest areas in lowland tropical Amazonia.

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Neon Tetra is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

الصلاحية للأكل والطهي

الطعم

Not consumed — ornamental aquarium species kept for its vivid iridescent stripe and peaceful schooling behavior.

رعاية الحوض

مستوى الرعاية

المزاج

Peaceful

الحد الأدنى لحجم الحوض

40 لتر

درجة الحرارة

20-26

نطاق الرقم الهيدروجيني

6.0-7.0

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Taxonomy

الرتبة	Characiformes (Characins)
الفصيلة	Characidae (Characins)
الأنواع	Paracheirodon innesi

الأسئلة الشائعة

Can you eat Neon Tetra?

Not consumed — ornamental aquarium species kept for its vivid iridescent stripe and peaceful schooling behavior.

How big does Neon Tetra get?

Neon Tetra can grow up to 3.0 cm long and weigh 0.001 kg.

Is Neon Tetra good for aquariums?

Neon tetra has a easy care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 40 liters.

Where is Neon Tetra found?

Native to blackwater tributaries of the upper Amazon River basin in Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. Inhabits slow, acidic, tannin-stained streams and flooded forest areas in lowland tropical Amazonia. Warm, soft-water rivers and streams of the upper Amazon and Perú in South America. Prefers slow-moving blackwater with dense vegetation (pH 5.5-7.5, 20-26°C). Dense schooling species; popular aquarium

Is Neon Tetra endangered?

The conservation status of Neon Tetra is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Neon Tetra belong to?

Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) belongs to the family Characidae (Characins) in the order Characiformes (Characins).