Paracheirodon simulans
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| Green Neon Tetra | |
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| 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) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.5 - 6.0 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 300.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
4-6 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[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.
