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Paracheirodon innesi Not Evaluated

Neon tetra

Stats

Family

Characidae

Genus

Paracheirodon

Size

4.00 cm

More commonly around 3 cm.

Temperament

Peaceful, Community

Diet

Omnivore

Tank Size

40.00 L

50.00 cm x 20.00 cm

Temperature

20.0 C - 26.0 C

Parameters

pH: 5-7.5

Level

Mid

Other Information

Not to be confused with the cardinal tetra, which has red and blue all along the body.

Breeding

Spawning Method

Egg-scatterer

lower pH to around 5-6.5. Put a pair in a small tank with places for the eggs to fall where they won't get eaten by the parents. Add the adults in the afternoon, then wait for the following morning when they should spawn. Once they have spawned, move them back to the main tank.

Spawn Size

25 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

live food, cooler water, drop in barometric pressure and pH

Fry Care

feed infusoria

Locations