On the weekend I went to the fish shop to finally pick out my new fish. I was deciding between Neon Tetras, Harlequin Rasboras and Lemon Tetras. Although I came in thinking of going with the Lemon Tetras I decided to leave myself some room to expand by going with a school of eight Neon Tetras. There colour contrasts with with my red gravel and I still have room for a small school of Rasboras our a few other fish as well.
Neon Tetra Info
The neon tetra belongs along with other Tetras to the Characin Family from South America. There flourescent colour makes them visible in the black water rivers were they are found. They have a complet blue and partial red stripe and grow to about 3 cm long. They have been bred in captivity for many years and thus they have adapted to a very wide range of water conditions although to breed them you need to replicate there natural enviroment of dim lighting, low pH and water hardness. Although in the wild they inhabit waters cooler then 25 degrees they will handle it quite well. Do not change the water qualities to quickly though as the shock can be deadly. They should only be kept with other small peaceful fish. They are omnivores who will readily eat flake food. They are some times afflicted with neon tetra disease which is incurable and has symptoms such as difficulty swimming, loss of colouration, restlessness and crysts.
Breeding
Requires putting a pair in a tank with no light and gradually increasing it with a hardness of less then 4. Once the eggs are laid remove the adults as they will eat them.
Neon Tetra Info
The neon tetra belongs along with other Tetras to the Characin Family from South America. There flourescent colour makes them visible in the black water rivers were they are found. They have a complet blue and partial red stripe and grow to about 3 cm long. They have been bred in captivity for many years and thus they have adapted to a very wide range of water conditions although to breed them you need to replicate there natural enviroment of dim lighting, low pH and water hardness. Although in the wild they inhabit waters cooler then 25 degrees they will handle it quite well. Do not change the water qualities to quickly though as the shock can be deadly. They should only be kept with other small peaceful fish. They are omnivores who will readily eat flake food. They are some times afflicted with neon tetra disease which is incurable and has symptoms such as difficulty swimming, loss of colouration, restlessness and crysts.
Breeding
Requires putting a pair in a tank with no light and gradually increasing it with a hardness of less then 4. Once the eggs are laid remove the adults as they will eat them.
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