Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Neon Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Paracheirodon innesi
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The Neon Tetra is iconic in the aquarium hobby, famed for its brilliant iridescent blue horizontal stripe and bright red tail. This peaceful schooling fish adds a vibrant splash of color to community tanks. They thrive in groups and are best kept in schools of 6 or more to feel secure.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Neon Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Neon Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 21–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Neon Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Neon Tetra is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Neon Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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SA price range this month: R20–200 · Average: R39
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Species that typically work alongside Neon Tetra in a similar setup.
Pristella Tetra
Pristella maxillaris
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Glass Bloodfin Tetra
Prionobrama filigera
Flame Tetra
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Buenos Aires Tetra
Hyphessobrycon anisitsi
Ruby Tetra
Axelrodia riesei
Green Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon simulans