The Neon Tetra

By: Louis Sutcliffe
Common Name : Neon Tetra
Latin Name : Paracheirodon innesi
Origin : The Amazon (South America)
Temperature : 68-77°F (20-25 °C)
Ease Of Keeping : A very hardy tropical fish
Aggressivness : Neons are very easy going
Lighting : Not critical any lightin axeptable
Adult_Size : 4cm (1/2 in)
Minimum Tank Size : 1 gallon
Feeding : Any aquarium foods
Spawning Method : Very hard to spawn
 
Comments: The Neon Tetra has always been a a long time aquarium favorite and still is. The Neon Tetra is a very hardy fish and is perfect for a begginer fish but because of the size it could be on the bigger fishes menu!