Neon Tetra

The neon tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is a freshwater  fish of the characin family (family Characidae) of order Characiformes. The type species of its genus, it is native to blackwater or clearwater streams in southeastern Colombia, eastern Peru, and western Brazil, including the tributaries of the Solimões. Fish are collected in warm-flowing (21–29°C) clear and  blackwater streams, but never in whitewater rivers of Andean origin. Its bright colouring makes the fish visible to conspecifics in the dark blackwater streams, and is also the main reason for its popularity as a tropical fish.
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Common Name
Neon Tetra
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Paracheirodon innesi
Family
Characidae
Community
Docile
Class
Tetra
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
1 1/4-1 1/2 inches
Feeding Habits
Live blood worms, glass worms, tubifex worms and brine shrimp. Frozen plankton, daphnia, blood worms, brine shrimp and glass worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.
Compatibility
Peaceful and schooling fish. Mix with the same sized fish, as Neons tend to be eaten by other fish.
Habitat
Brazil-Peru: Moderately decorated with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
Breeding
The horizontal blue line is bent in the female. During spawning they will lay over 100 eggs.
Additional Comments
The Neon Tetra has a ten year average life span.