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Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans)

Green Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon simulans

freshwatermedium to keepfishpeacefulswims midshrimp-safe

Needs soft, acidic water to do well. Usually safe with adult dwarf shrimp but will eat shrimplets.

Adult size
1 in
Smallest tank
10 gal
Keep them in groups of
8+
Temperature
75–82 °F
pH · hardness
4.5–6.5 · 1–5 dGH
Food
Micropredator: small frozen foods, micro pellets, crushed flakes
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraMalaysian Trumpet SnailCherry ShrimpBlue Dream ShrimpBetta (male)Ember TetraScarlet BadisCelestial Pearl Danio (Galaxy Rasbora)

Think twice about

Ghost Shrimp — needs pH 7–8Nerite Snail — needs pH 7–8.5Ramshorn Snail — needs pH 7–8Assassin Snail — needs pH 7–8Endler's Livebearer — needs pH 7–8.2White Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

Anubias NanaStaurogyne RepensCryptocoryne LuteaBucephalandraPearlweedCryptocoryne Wendtii

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.