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Name: Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is a small freshwater fish native to South America
Why keep them: Vibrant colors, easy to keep (means they don’t die easily), ideal beginner fish
Aquarium type: Freshwater, with plants
| Temperament | Peaceful, community fish |
| Colors | Blue, red, semi transparent |
| Lifespan | 8 Years |
| Size | Around 3.8 cm |
| Diet | Plants and meat |
| Minimum Tanks Size | 38 litres (76-80 litres to keep 15 tetras) |
| Temperature | 21-26 degrees Celsius |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Filter | Regular |
| Water change | 25% each week |
| Good tank buddies | Barbs, small catfish (cory), Dwarf Cichlids |
| Avoid | Betta, Angelfish, Cichilid |
Important notes:
- Keep in a group of at least 15, to not potentially cause stress
- Newly cycled tanks are not suitable for your Tetras; generally the changes in the water chemistry during this time will kill them.
- Ideal aquarium style should be: dark, with lots of plants
- Only feed them extremely small pieces
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