Green neon tetra - Paracheirodon simulans

Scientific name: Paracheirodon simulans

Common name: Green neon tetra

Family: Characidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 2 - 3 cm (0.79 - 1.18 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.4 - 7.2

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 13°N (71.43 - 232.14ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South America

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Top levels

Food and feeding

Use a quality flake or small pellets for the staple diet. Green neon tetras will also accept treats of chopped blood worms, brine shrimp and daphnia.

Origin

South America; Green neon tetras are native to the Rio Negro and the Rio Orinoco.

Sexing

Females are slightly larger and plumper than the males.

Breeding

The Green neon tetra is not an easy fish to breed. The spawn in schools and the eggs are light sensitive; the tank must be darkened for the eggs to hatch. After 24 hours the fry should emerge and once free swimming they can be fed on Infusoria.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Paracheirodon simulans is 5 years.

Short description

Always keep Paracheirodon simulans in groups of at least 6 members. They do best in planted tanks with high water quality. They are very sensitive to high nitrates and should never be added to the tank until it has matured.

Pictures

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