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| Family
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Characidae |
| Common name
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Neon tetra |
| Origin
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Amazon |
| Adult size
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(cm) |
(inches) |
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3.8 |
1.5
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| Community tank?
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Yes, with similar sized fish |
| Food
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Tubifex, water fleas, dried food |
| Water
temperature
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20 to
25 ° C (68 to 77 ° F) |
| Breeding
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Difficult. Temperature 24 ° C (75 ° F).
Needs very soft water.
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| Additional
information
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A beautiful fish which will enhance any aquarium.
Its other merits are its peaceful nature and hardiness.
Prefers middle and lower water layers in tank with dense vegetation.
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