Atlantic Cod vs Neon Tetra

Gadus morhua в сравнении с Paracheirodon innesi

Taxonomy & Classification

Характеристика	Atlantic Cod	Neon Tetra
Научное название	Gadus morhua	Paracheirodon innesi
Отряд	Gadiformes	Characiformes
Семейство	Gadidae	Characidae
Conservation Status	Vulnerable	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Характеристика	Atlantic Cod	Neon Tetra
Максимальная длина	200,0 cm	3,0 cm
Максимальный вес	96,0 kg	0,001 kg
Окраска	Brown to olive-green or grayish back densely speckled with small pale spots; pale lateral line clearly visible; belly white to cream; three distinct dorsal fins and two anal fins are yellowish-tan.	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

Характеристика	Atlantic Cod	Neon Tetra
Тип воды	Saltwater	Freshwater
Диапазон глубин	0-600m	—
Ареал обитания	North Atlantic from the Labrador Sea and Grand Banks of Newfoundland east to Iceland, Norway, and the Barents Sea. Historically abundant on the Georges and …	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 …
Среда обитания	Neritic, estuaries	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

Характеристика	Atlantic Cod	Neon Tetra
Минимальный объём аквариума	—	40 L
Температура	—	20-26
Диапазон pH	—	6.0-7.0
Уровень сложности содержания	—	Easy
Темперамент	—	Peaceful

Информация о рыболовстве

Характеристика	Atlantic Cod	Neon Tetra
Спортивная рыба	Да	Нет
Боевой рейтинг	—	—
Мировой рекорд	—	—
Содержание ртути	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Atlantic Cod

Iconic mild white flesh, low fat, and a flaky texture; the backbone of fish-and-chips and salt cod traditions worldwide. Currently Vulnerable; sustainable sourcing is strongly recommended.

Neon Tetra

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

Species Overview

Atlantic Cod

The Atlantic cod is one of the most historically important commercial fish species. Its mild, flaky white flesh has been a staple food in Europe for centuries. Overfishing caused the collapse of the Grand Banks fishery in 1992.

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.