Neon Tetra Fish, Large
Neon Tetra Fish, Large
Product Details
Product Description
Product Description
Neon tetras are one of the most recognized freshwater fish in the hobby, with a glowing blue stripe and a bright red tail. Gentle by nature, they do best in schools, live well with a variety of other peaceful species and look great in planted tanks. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Adult Size: Up to 2.5 inches
- Life Expectancy: 2-3 years
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions
Feed a small amount of community fish food daily.
- Staple Diet: Community tropical flakes or micro pellets
- Frequency: Once daily, only what is eaten in a few minutes
Usage & Warning
Usage & Warning
Never release aquarium fish or plants into the wild. Wash your hands after working in your aquarium.
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Neon tetras are peaceful schooling fish that do best in groups in a planted, established aquarium.
- Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons, filtered
- Water Temperature: 72-78°F
- pH: Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
- Tank Mates / Temperament: Gentle; add groups of three or more, as neons do best in larger schools
- Maintenance: Vacuum and replace 25% of the water weekly, using conditioner for tap water
- Equipment: Filter, aquarium heater, and live plants
Neon tetras are one of the most recognized freshwater fish in the hobby, with a glowing blue stripe and a bright red tail. Gentle by nature, they do best in schools, live well with a variety of other peaceful species and look great in planted tanks. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Adult Size: Up to 2.5 inches
- Life Expectancy: 2-3 years
Feed a small amount of community fish food daily.
- Staple Diet: Community tropical flakes or micro pellets
- Frequency: Once daily, only what is eaten in a few minutes
Never release aquarium fish or plants into the wild. Wash your hands after working in your aquarium.
Habitat and Care
Neon tetras are peaceful schooling fish that do best in groups in a planted, established aquarium.
- Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons, filtered
- Water Temperature: 72-78°F
- pH: Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
- Tank Mates / Temperament: Gentle; add groups of three or more, as neons do best in larger schools
- Maintenance: Vacuum and replace 25% of the water weekly, using conditioner for tap water
- Equipment: Filter, aquarium heater, and live plants