Green Neon Tetra Size, Life Span, Care Guide & More

The Green Neon Tetra is a freshwater fish that originates from South America. It can be found in the natural waters of Guyana, Peru, Brazil and Colombia. They are an active species with very vivid colors. This article will provide some basic information about this popular pet fish including their care requirements and how to spot them in the wild.

1. Green Neon Tetra Species Summary

Name: Paracheirodon simulans (originally called, Hyphessobrycon simulans )

Other Common Names: Green Neon Tetra (English), Neon-blauw tetra, Blauer Neonfisch, Pez Diamante Verde Brillante (Spanish), Cascudo Azul Claro, Cascudo Amarelo Claror (Portuguese)

Family Name: Characidae

Origin: South America; Rio Amazonas basin in Brazil

Minimum Tank Size Suggested: 10 gallon

Diet & Foods : Omnivore

Compatibility : The green neon tetra lives in a tropical environment in its wild habitat so it will thrive in our tank conditions. It is compatible with a lot of other fish species that are not exactly the same size as it, and will live peacefully with them. It will also eat some other small fish if given the chance. I have over 20 of these in my tank and they are all fine together! I would suggest minimum 10 gallons for one of these guys.

1) Species Summary :

Phylum: Chordata

Subphylum: Vertebrata

Class: Actinopterygii

Order: Characiformes

Family: Characidae

Genus: Paracheirodon

Species: simulans

Common Name(s): Green Neon Tetra (English), Neon-blauw tetra, Blauer Neonfisch, Pez Diamante Verde Brillante (Spanish), Cascudo Azul Claro, Cascudo Amarelo Claror (Portuguese)

2. Green Neon Tetra Lifespan

The life span of a green neon tetra is some 5-8 years on average but can live up to 10 years or so! These fish are very hardy and will live as long as you take care of them properly (keep the water quality good). Remember that when choosing your pet fish you must be prepared to keep it for its whole lifespan because they may get sick or die sooner rather than later. The time it takes for an injured fish to heal depends on how bad the injury is and if disease was involved too. The worst injuries could take up to a month and a half or even two months to fully heal.

3. Appearance :

This is the most common tetra variety seen in pet stores and by hobbyists everywhere. The body of this species is silver with 3-4 black vertical lines that run from the top of its head down its back, splitting into two at the tail fin. It is known as Green Neon Tetra due to it’s bright neon green color showing on its tail fin, dorsal fin, pectoral fins and around it’s eyes (the last three only when viewed from the correct angle). There are also several black dots all over these fins which look like stars in sky at night! These fish have red iris’ which give off an orange-red coloring when light reflects off the eye. This orange-red coloring is almost an iridescent glow that you can see in other green tetras as well. It is very beautiful and gives it’s name of Neon Tetra a total new meaning! The bluish coloration starts at the front of its black vertical line and reaches about halfway down the body for some fish, but others have it cover all, or even more than half, of their bodies which makes them look incredibly shiny (like they are glowing).

4. Green Neon Tetra Size

The size of these fish will vary depending on your tank size. The more water surface area you have in your tank for this fish to swim around in, the larger it will get. I would suggest a minimum of 10 gallons for one fish, but the more you have in your tank (in a school) means that they will be comfortable and spread out so there is not much fighting over territory or food. They do grow to about 1.25 inches long as an adult with their fins included!

5. Green Neon Tetra Care :

I change 25-30% of my water every week for these guys. The water must be treated before it goes into your tank (with dechlorinator) and air dried for 2 days in room temperature before adding it to you tank within the next few days when bringing home fish from a store or getting new ones from your LFS. These are very hardy fish that can survive in a wide range of temperatures due to their adaptability (70-78 degrees Fahrenheit is the normal range for these guys). They will enjoy your room temperature best and will be comfortable with low light levels.

Tank Size:

I recommend a tank size of at least 24 inches (60 CM) set up for 10-20 gallons [depending on what you want to fill it with. Backgrounds, plants, decor…etc] if you choose to have only 1 fish in the tank. If you are getting more than one I would suggest that you get a 20 gallon long or more depending on how many fish you are going to be putting in this tank.

Water Parameters:

The water parameters for these guys should fall between pH 6-7 and temperatures ranging from 70-78 degrees Fahrenheit but can tolerate temps higher or lower depending on whether they’re young or full grown adults. There is also a wide range of different tanks available for them such as small tanks, large tanks and tank sizes in between.

Whenever adding new fish to a new environment it is important that you take the time to acclimate them properly before putting them into your aquarium with other fish. This will help prevent any diseases from spreading and give your fish the best chance of having a long lifespan.

What To Put In Their Tank:

These fish will co-exist with other tetras, catfish, loaches and other peaceful community tank fish as long as they have room to spread out. They are a very active species that like to swim in schools (groups) of 5+ at a minimum, but more is always better because they can become stressed if there are not enough of their own kind around them for company. Some hobbyists prefer to keep 1 or 2 together due to this reason, so it entirely depends on what your needs and wants are for the tank you want these beauties in!

Common Possible Diseases:

The most common disease for this species is Ich (Ichthyophthirius), which can be treated with aquarium salt added into the tank. There is another disease which can be identified by white spots on the fins of your fish and/or red streaks running throughout it’s body (white blood cell count in bloodstream). This is called Velvet, but Ich is often mistaken for this as well. If you have any questions or concerns about the health of your fish please do not hesitate to contact a professional who has played around with these fish before, such as someone at your LFS that specializes in them!

6. Food & Diet:

Neon Tetras make a great pet for beginners because they are easy to feed. They eat most store-bought flake foods, but should also be fed brine shrimp and other miniaturized food items like freeze dried bloodworms, Daphnia (water flea), Tubifex worms. Micropellet food will supplement their diet to ensure that the fish stay healthy.

7. Behavior & Temperament:

These fish like being in schools (groups) of 5+ at a minimum, but more is always better because they can become stressed if there are not enough of their own kind around them for company. Some hobbyists prefer to keep 1 or 2 together due to this fact, so it entirely depends on what your needs and wants are for the tank you want these beauties in! These fish enjoy swimming along the bottom of tanks as well as the top so try to get an idea of how you want to decorate your tank before deciding how many of these fish you will be adding.

8. Green Neon Tetra Tank Mates:

These fish are very active, and get scared easily so larger or more aggressive fish should not be kept with them because they could end up bullying them around. It is also important not to keep them in an overcrowded tank which can result in disease outbreaks that may kill your beloved species instead of helping it thrive!

9. Breeding Tips:

Neon tetras are a hard and sometimes impossible species to breed on purpose (in a home aquarium). When kept well fed and given plenty of room to swim around it’s possible that you might have the luck of having babies one day, but there are no guarantees.

10. Are They The Species For You?

If you like the idea of keeping a species that has colors and patterns and is an active swimmer, then yes! There are many other beautiful tetras to choose from depending on what your tank decor looks like or how much money you are willing to spend, but if you want a solid color fish that gets along well in groups with others these will do just great!

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