Neon Tetra vs Peacock Bass
Paracheirodon innesi so sánh với Cichla temensis
Taxonomy & Classification
| Thuộc tính | Neon Tetra | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Tên khoa học | Paracheirodon innesi | Cichla temensis |
| Bộ | Characiformes | Cichliformes |
| Họ | Characidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Thuộc tính | Neon Tetra | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều dài tối đa | 3,0 cm | 100,0 cm |
| Cân nặng tối đa | 0,001 kg | 12,7 kg |
| Màu sắc | 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. | Golden-yellow to olive-green body with three bold dark vertical bars on the flanks; a striking black ocellus edged in gold at the tail base; breeding males develop a prominent nuchal hump. |
Habitat & Environment
| Thuộc tính | Neon Tetra | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Loại nước | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | — | — |
| Phân bố địa lý | 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 … | Native to the Amazon River basin and Orinoco River system in South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits blackwater rivers, flooded forests, and large … |
| Môi trường sống | 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 … | Native to Southeast Asian rivers including the Mekong basin. Warm, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Introduced to tropical aquaculture systems globally. Tolerates wide temperature range … |
Aquarium Suitability
| Thuộc tính | Neon Tetra | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Kích thước bể tối thiểu | 40 L | — |
| Nhiệt độ | 20-26 | — |
| Phạm vi pH | 6.0-7.0 | — |
| Mức độ chăm sóc | Easy | — |
| Tính cách | Peaceful | — |
Thông tin câu cá
| Thuộc tính | Neon Tetra | Peacock Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Cá thể thao | Không | Có |
| Xếp hạng chiến đấu | — | 9/10 |
| Kỷ lục thế giới | — | — |
| Hàm lượng thủy ngân | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Neon Tetra
Not consumed — ornamental aquarium species kept for its vivid iridescent stripe and peaceful schooling behavior.
Peacock Bass
Firm, white flesh with a clean, mild flavor and low fat content. Prized table fish throughout Amazonian cuisines; excellent grilled, pan-fried, or steamed with citrus.
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.
Peacock Bass
The peacock bass is the crown jewel of Amazon basin sport fishing. Despite its name, it is actually a large cichlid. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful, drag-screaming runs in tropical rivers and lagoons.