Angelfish vs Neon Tetra
Pterophyllum scalare comparé à Paracheirodon innesi
Taxonomy & Classification
| Attribut | Angelfish | Neon Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pterophyllum scalare | Paracheirodon innesi |
| Ordre | Cichliformes | Characiformes |
| Famille | Cichlidae | Characidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Attribut | Angelfish | Neon Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Longueur maximale | 15,0 cm | 3,0 cm |
| Poids maximum | 0,03 kg | 0,001 kg |
| Couleur | Silver to pale gold body with four bold black vertical bars including one through the eye; tall triangular dorsal and ventral fins are translucent silver; domesticated forms include gold, black, and marbled variants. | 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 & Environment
| Attribut | Angelfish | Neon Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Type d'eau | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| Plage de profondeur | — | — |
| Aire de répartition | Native to the Amazon River basin and associated river systems in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits densely vegetated floodplain swamps, flooded igapó forests, and slow … | 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 … |
| Habitat | Slow-moving rivers and flooded forests of the Amazon basin, particularly white-water and clear-water rivers. Warm water (24-30°C); inhabits areas with submerged vegetation and driftwood. | 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 … |
Aquarium Suitability
| Attribut | Angelfish | Neon Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Taille minimale de l'aquarium | 190 L | 40 L |
| Température | 24-28 | 20-26 |
| Plage de pH | 6.0-7.5 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Niveau d'entretien | Moderate | Easy |
| Tempérament | Semi-Aggressive | Peaceful |
Cuisine & Edibility
Angelfish
Not consumed — a graceful ornamental cichlid valued for its triangular body shape and striking vertical banding; widely kept in freshwater community tanks.
Neon Tetra
Not consumed — ornamental aquarium species kept for its vivid iridescent stripe and peaceful schooling behavior.
Species Overview
Angelfish
The freshwater angelfish is a majestic cichlid with a laterally compressed body and long, flowing dorsal and anal fins. Native to the Amazon basin, it has been selectively bred into numerous color varieties including marble, koi, and platinum.
Neon Tetra
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.