Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Paracheirodon innesi

 

  

Swims in the lower water levels of the aquarium Swims in the middle water levels of the aquarium

Paracheirodon innesi
Family

 

 Characidae
Common name

 

 Neon tetra
Origin

 

 Amazon
Adult size

(cm)

(inches)

3.8

1.5

 
Community tank?

 

 Yes, with similar sized fish
Food

 

 Tubifex, water fleas, dried food
Water temperature

 

 20 to 25 ° C (68 to 77 ° F)
Breeding

 

 Difficult. Temperature 24 ° C (75 ° F).

Needs very soft water.

 
Additional information

 

 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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