Gold neon tetra

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 24 × 12 in (60 × 30 cm) or larger.
• Adult size 1.2 in (30 mm), excluding the tail
• Temperature 72–77°F (22–25°C)
• pH 6–7
• GH 4–12 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Keep a group of six or more, with open swimming room and plant cover. Choose calm tankmates too small to swallow them.

Diet

Scatter fine flakes or Hikari Micro Pellets in small portions so the whole school can eat. Offer Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Daphnia for variety.

Species notes

Neon tetras (Paracheirodon innesi) are small schooling fish for the middle of a planted aquarium.