Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) vs Neon Tetra

Carassius auratus comparé à Paracheirodon innesi

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Neon Tetra
Nom scientifique	Carassius auratus	Paracheirodon innesi
Ordre	Cypriniformes	Characiformes
Famille	Cyprinidae	Characidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Neon Tetra
Longueur maximale	45,0 cm	3,0 cm
Poids maximum	2,0 kg	0,001 kg
Couleur	Brilliant orange to deep golden-yellow body with a metallic sheen across all scales; domesticated forms range from white, yellow, and red to black and calico bicolor combinations.	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	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Neon Tetra
Type d'eau	Brackish	Freshwater
Plage de profondeur	0-20m	—
Aire de répartition	Originates from rivers and lakes of eastern China and possibly Korea; domesticated for over 1,000 years. Wild relatives inhabit slow rivers, ponds, and slightly brackish …	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	Ponds, lakes, slow rivers across East Asia; introduced worldwide. Tolerates wide temperature range (10-30°C) and turbid water. Prefers shallow, vegetated areas with soft substrates. Domestic …	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	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Neon Tetra
Taille minimale de l'aquarium	150 L	40 L
Température	10-24	20-26
Plage de pH	6.0-8.0	6.0-7.0
Niveau d'entretien	Easy	Easy
Tempérament	Peaceful	Peaceful

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)	Neon Tetra
Poisson de pêche sportive	Oui	Non
Cote de combativité	—	—
Record du monde	—	—
Teneur en mercure	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)

Not consumed — a classic ornamental aquarium and pond fish; its vivid color and hardy nature make it one of the world's most popular decorative species.

Neon Tetra

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

Species Overview

Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)

The goldfish was one of the first fish to be domesticated, with selective breeding in China dating back over 1,000 years. Despite common misconceptions, goldfish can live 10-15 years with proper care and require far more space than a small bowl.

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.