Paracheirodon simulans

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Green Neon Tetra
Green Neon Tetra
Species	Paracheirodon simulans
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	2.54 cm 0.5-1 " (1.3-2.5cm)
pH	5.5 - 6.0
Temp.	-250.15 °C -418.27 °F 41.4 °R -246.15 °C -411.07 °F 48.6 °R
Water Hardness	4-6
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Green Neon Tetra, False Neon Tetra, Green Tetra

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Cheirodon simulans, Hyphessobrycon simulans

[edit] Sexing

Females have deeper bodies than the more slender males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful community fish that is best kept in shoals of 6 or more. Do not keep with larger predatory fish such as Angelfish.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as occasional live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Does best in a spacious tank with open swimming space as well as hiding places. Needs acidic water and do not appreciate very bright lighting.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

This little fish has an identical body shape to the Neon Tetra and Cardinal Tetra, the significant being the complete lack of any red colouring but the presence of the lateral iridescent blue line.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Fish Profiles