Green Neon Tetra

GREEN NEON TETRA

Paracheirodon simulans

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Rio Negro and Orinoco River Basins

Adult Size: 0.75″–1″

Temperament: Peaceful / Schooling

Care Level: ⭐ Easy to Moderate

Tank Level: Middle

🍽 DIET

Omnivore / Micro-Predator

Accepts: Micro pellets, finely crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and finely chopped frozen foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Best kept with peaceful nano fish, small Corys, dwarf cichlids, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid large or highly active fish that may eat or intimidate them. Keep in a school of at least 8–10, with larger groups creating the best display.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 4.5–7.0

Temperature: 75–82°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <20 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

A tiny schooling tetra featuring an intense blue-green iridescent stripe that extends along nearly its entire body. It is smaller and displays less red coloration than the standard Neon Tetra.

📝 CARE NOTES

Keep in a mature, fully cycled aquarium with soft, stable water and gentle filtration. Plants, driftwood, leaf litter, a dark substrate, and subdued lighting help recreate its natural environment and enhance its glowing coloration. Offer very small foods in controlled portions.

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