Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
Origin:
Peru, South America.
Black water or clear water streams, tributaries of the Solimões
Temperament: Peaceful for a community tanks with other small species.
Feeding: Flake foods, adult brine shrimp, bloodworms & other
live foods
Temperature Range: 68-76°F.
pH: 6-8
dH range: 1.0 - 2.0
Adult Size: 1.25"
Sexing: Female is larger than the male and
is a little wider in proportion.
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Comments: Very pretty, popular and common. Does best with
other small fish, with emphasis tetra species. Do not put in with angelfish, discus
or other South American cichlids.
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This page was last updated on
05/10/07.
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