Neon Tetra vs Red Sea Bream

Paracheirodon innesi dibandingkan dengan Pagrus major

Taxonomy & Classification

Atribut	Neon Tetra	Red Sea Bream
Nama Ilmiah	Paracheirodon innesi	Pagrus major
Ordo	Characiformes	Perciformes
Famili	Characidae	Sparidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atribut	Neon Tetra	Red Sea Bream
Panjang Maks.	3,0 cm	100,0 cm
Berat Maks.	0,001 kg	9,7 kg
Warna	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.	Pale rose-pink to silver-pink overall body with small iridescent blue spots on scales above the lateral line; bright pink-red dorsal fin; characteristic dark smudge at the dorsal fin origin in juveniles.

Habitat & Environment

Atribut	Neon Tetra	Red Sea Bream
Jenis Air	Freshwater	Saltwater
Kedalaman	—	10-200m
Sebaran Geografis	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 …	Northwestern Pacific from the Yellow Sea and East China Sea to southern Japan and the Philippines. Inhabits coastal rocky reefs, sandy bays, and brackish-edge habitats …
Habitat	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 …	Shallow coastal waters and bays of the western Pacific, from Japan to Southeast Asia. Inhabits rocky and sandy substrates at 10-200m depth. Coastal and semi-pelagic; …

Aquarium Suitability

Atribut	Neon Tetra	Red Sea Bream
Ukuran Tangki Min.	40 L	—
Suhu	20-26	—
Rentang pH	6.0-7.0	—
Tingkat Perawatan	Easy	—
Temperamen	Peaceful	—

Informasi Perikanan

Atribut	Neon Tetra	Red Sea Bream
Ikan Buruan	Tidak	Ya
Peringkat Perlawanan	—	5/10
Rekor Dunia	—	—
Kadar Merkuri	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Neon Tetra

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

Red Sea Bream

Prized in Japanese cuisine as 'tai'; delicate, sweet white flesh with a clean oceanic taste and low fat. Excellent grilled whole, steamed, or served as sashimi on celebratory occasions.

Species Overview

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.

Red Sea Bream

The red sea bream, known as 'tai' in Japan, is considered the king of fish in Japanese cuisine. It holds deep cultural significance and is traditionally served at celebrations. Its delicate white flesh is prized for sashimi and sushi.