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Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi)
Soft, slightly acidic water; never add to a freshly cycled tank — neon tetra disease wipes weak stock. Schools of 10+ display best.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- freshwater
- min tank gallons
- 20
- adult size in
- 1.4
- temperature range f
- 70-78
- ph range
- 5.5-7.0
- gh range dgh
- 1-10
- care difficulty
- beginner
- aggression
- peaceful
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 6
- diet
- omnivore
- lifespan years
- 5-8
- tank zone
- middle
Sources
- Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
- Practical Fishkeeping public articles · ingest 2026-05-06
- r/Aquariums + r/PlantedTank + r/ReefTank public threads · ingest 2026-05-06