How to keep it properly
Keep Neons in broad groups with dimmer lighting, dark substrate, and a mature tank rich in cover. They appreciate consistent maintenance and struggle in fresh, unstable systems.
Fish profile
Neon Tetra
A classic shoaling tetra that looks best in dark, planted layouts with gentle flow and stable water.
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What to feed and how to condition
Offer micro granules, fine flake, frozen cyclops, baby brine shrimp, and occasional daphnia for colour and condition.
Where it fits
Ideal with rasboras, Corydoras, dwarf gouramis with calm temperaments, shrimp colonies, and peaceful nano catfish.
What breeding really asks of you
Spawns in very soft, acidic water over fine-leaved plants or spawning mops, but egg and fry survival requires a dark dedicated setup.
Related species
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CHARACIN
Cardinal Tetra
A more heat-loving and demanding Amazon tetra with saturated colour and a strong preference for soft water.
FishIntermediatePeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 90 L+
- Temp
- 24-28 C
- pH
- 4.8-6.8
- School
- 12+
CYPRINID
Harlequin Rasbora
A dependable Southeast Asian shoaler that suits planted community aquariums and mixed nano displays.
FishBeginnerCalm schooling fish
- Tank
- 70 L+
- Temp
- 23-27 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- School
- 8+
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Celestial Pearl Danio
A jewel-like microfish for dense aquascapes, cooler tropical setups, and calm companion species.
FishIntermediatePeaceful but shy
- Tank
- 45 L+
- Temp
- 20-25 C
- pH
- 6.5-7.5
- School
- 12+