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Neon tetras (Paracheirodon innesi) come from the high rainfall, very shady (almost dark) edges of lakes and pools of the tributaries of the Amazon. The water is very fresh, high in tannins, quite acid, low in disolved hardness and relatively warm water. Minimum tank size 24"x12"x12" to house a small shoal of around 8-12 fish. Filter to suit the small tank (turning over at least 2 gals per hour). Gravel and established (growing) plants some of which should be Cabomba/Valisinaria. Water parameters Temp 78F to 83F. pH 5.8 to 6.5. GH around 10. They really appreciate live food so at least once weekly they should get some to suplement the dried stuff. Any of the following will be taken with great joy and enthusiasm daphnia/brineshrimp/whiteworms/tubifex. Really any living thing that is small enough for the fish to get into their mouths will do.
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Do guppies eat neons fish?
Guppies will eat neons tetra babies but are not large enough to eat fully grown neons.
What does it mean when a neon tetra has a lump on the side of its mouth?
It sounds like some kind of abscess. If the fish is in the correct conditions for neons there's not much you can do. Neons need soft water, less than 4dGH, slightly acid pH6.5 to 6.8, fairly warm around 78F to 80F, zero nitrite and zero ammonia. If your conditions are not what are required for Neons (As above) you will have no success keeping neons or other (Amazonian) fish that require those conditions.
Can you give 3 example sentence using the word tetra?
I'm getting a new Tetra for my aquarium. I am unfamiliar with the Tetra species. I already have a Cardinal Tetra, plus some Neons. The Flame Tetra is featured on a postage stamp from Cuba.
Will one cardinal tetra school with neon tetras?
Yes I'm fairly certain. I have 1cardinal and 4 neons and they all swim together...
How long do neon fish stay pregnant?
Neon Tetras are egg layers/scatterers and do not have babies. They can spawn every two weeks when conditions are right and they are also in breeding condition. They lay hundreds of adhesive eggs when they spawn.
How do you know if your tetra is pregnant?
It is most unlikely that you will have neon tetra eggs in your tank without you going to great lengths to make the water perfect for neons to breed. Even if the Neons have spawned, it is almost impossible to see their tiny (almost microscopic and translucent) eggs which would be sticking to the fine leaved plants. The first thing you would notice would be tiny glasslike slivers wriggling and sticking to the glass and plants in the tank after they have developed into wrigglers.
What is the meaning of the prefix in the term tetralogy?
The prefix "tetra-" in the term tetralogy means "four." In medical terminology, tetralogy refers to a group of four associated symptoms or conditions.
Can the fin grown back on a neon tetra if it has been nipped?
If the neon is in a tank with other neons then there is a good chance it will grow back. If your neon is in with other fish and larger fish there is a very good chance it will be eaten "Big Fish Eat Little Fish".
How tall does the asparagus fern grow in optimal conditions?
The asparagus fern can grow up to 2 to 3 feet tall in optimal conditions.
What kind of water do tetra fish live in?
Tetra fish are typically found in soft, acidic water in the wild, such as in the tributaries and streams of the Amazon basin. It is important to replicate these water conditions in an aquarium to ensure the health and well-being of tetra fish.
How high do boxwoods typically grow in optimal growing conditions?
Boxwoods typically grow to a height of 3 to 10 feet in optimal growing conditions.
What is neons luster?
no it is a gas
