Green Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon
simulans
Origin:
Found in slow moving
waters in Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil, South America. : Upper Rio Orinoco and
upper Rio Negro.
Temperament: Peaceful, great community tank and should be kept in a small
school of about 6 or more individuals.
Feeding: Flake foods, adult brine
shrimp, bloodworms & other
live foods
Temperature Range:
72-80°F.
pH: 5-6.2
dH range: 4.0 - 10.0
Adult Size: 2"
Sexing: Females are a little larger, with
wider bodies.
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Comments: One of the most beautiful, common & popular fish.
Although somewhat similar to Neon Tetra, these are two different species.
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This page was last updated on
05/10/07.
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