Neon tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
Essential gear
- 45 cm+ long tank
- Thermometer
- Water-change hose
- Hand net
- Filter
- Heater
Lifespan
5–8years
Water temperature
22–26°C
pH
5.5–7.0
Water column
Mid-water
Likes schooling along plant edges
Breeding
Egg-laying
Needs a separate breeding tank and very soft water
Diet
Omnivore
Micro pellets, brine shrimp, chopped bloodworms
Suggested habitat
Aim for a rectangular tank of at least 450 × 300 × 300 mm. Foreground plants or moss give an edge swim path; don’t strip the back completely bare.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.