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Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi)

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

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Add only to a fully cycled, stable tank. Often fine with adult shrimp but will eat shrimplets, so it is marked not shrimp-safe to be cautious.

Adult size
1.5 in
Smallest tank
10 gal
Keep them in groups of
6+
Temperature
70–79 °F
pH · hardness
5.5–7.5 · 1–12 dGH
Food
Omnivore: flakes, micro pellets, small frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntCrystal Red Shrimp — shrimp it would huntTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would huntGerman Blue Ram — needs 80–86 °FDiscus — needs 82–88 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

Staurogyne RepensPearlweedFlame MossChristmas MossSubwassertangDwarf Sagittaria

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.