Paracheirodon Innesi

The Neon Tetra is one of the most commonly kept species in our wonderful hobby.
With a maximum size of 5 cm, the Neon Tetra can be kept in most community aquariums.
Of course not together with very large fish because they will then serve as a snack.

Did you know that in the wild Neon Tetras swim in schools of thousands of fish together?
The name Neon Tetra comes from its colours, as the Neon Tetra appears to emit blue light, just like a neon lamp.
But did you know that the bright colors of the Neon Tetra disappear when it goes to sleep? It does this to not be noticed by enemies when it sleeps.

Because of the enormous schools they are also seen as one large fish, which makes them unattractive to potential enemies.

Maximum length: ± 5 cm
Temperature: 20-26ºC
pH: 6.5-7.5

Minimum aquarium length: 60 cm
Diet: Omnivore
Minimum school: 10 pieces
Breeding behavior: Egg laying

Origin: South America
Family: Characidae