Green neon tetra (Paracheirodon simulans)

Scientific name: Paracheirodon simulans G?ry, 1963

Green neon tetra (Paracheirodon simulans)

The Green neon tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae that grows to about 2.5 cm (1 in). It is peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 55 L (15 US gal), water at 20–26°C (68–79°F) and a pH of 5.5–6.5. Native range: South America, ATupari and Jufaris rivers, Brazil.

Green neon tetra care at a glance

Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
2.5 cm (1 in)
Minimum tank
55 L (15 US gal)
Temperature
20–26°C (68–79°F)
pH
5.5–6.5
Diet
Omnivore

Species facts

Scientific name
Paracheirodon simulans
Family
Characidae (Characins)
Order
Characiformes (Characins)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 6.0; dH range: ? - 4 pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Upper Negro and Orinoco River basins.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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