Overview
Iconic schooling fish with an electric blue stripe.
Keep Neon Tetra in a well-filtered, mature aquarium with stable parameters. Make water changes regularly and introduce new fish through quarantine.
Natural habitat
Blackwater streams of the upper Amazon.
Care requirements
- Temperature 22–26 °C
- pH 5.5–7
- Diet: Omnivore — micro pellets and flakes
- Compatibility: Peaceful; schools of 10+