{"product_id":"green-neon-tetra","title":"Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) (Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a luminous flash of neon blue and green to your home aquarium with the \u003cb\u003eGreen Neon Tetra\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eParacheirodon simulans\u003c\/i\u003e). Smaller and rarer than the common Neon Tetra, these stunning nano fish feature an intense electric blue-green lateral stripe that runs across their entire body. Their peaceful nature and active schooling behavior make them a prized addition to aquascapes, blackwater setups, and planted community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eParacheirodon simulans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.8–1.0 inch (2–2.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful, Schooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74°F – 82°F (23°C – 28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003epH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.0 – 6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifespan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Care \u0026amp; Habitat Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Neon Tetra is native to South America, specifically the upper Rio Negro and Orinoco River basins in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. In the wild, they inhabit slow-moving, acidic \u003cb\u003eblackwater streams\u003c\/b\u003e rich in dissolved tannins from decaying leaf litter and overhanging jungle foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Environment \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo bring out their vibrant iridescent coloration and keep stress levels low, house Green Neon Tetras in a well-planted aquarium with a dark substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/b\u003e Dense vegetation, floating plants, and pieces of natural driftwood provide shade and mimic their natural habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e They thrive in soft, warm, slightly acidic water. Adding Indian almond leaves or botanical tannins helps recreate natural blackwater conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a gentle filter flow, as these small tetras can struggle against strong powerheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile exceptionally small, Green Neon Tetras are active swimmers and \u003cb\u003emust be kept in groups of 6 or more\u003c\/b\u003e (10+ recommended) to exhibit natural schooling behavior. A \u003cb\u003e10-gallon tank\u003c\/b\u003e is the absolute minimum size for a small school, though a 20-gallon long aquarium provides ideal swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Level \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Neon Tetras are generally easy to care for once acclimatized, but they are sensitive to sudden shifts in water chemistry. Perform regular \u003cb\u003e15–20% weekly water changes\u003c\/b\u003e and ensure your aquarium is fully cycled before introducing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Neon Tetras are micro-predators with tiny mouths. Offer a varied diet of tiny, high-quality foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDry Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e High-protein micro-pellets, crushed tropical flakes, or spirulina powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLive \u0026amp; Frozen Foods:\u003c\/b\u003e Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and rotifers for optimal coloration and vital nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir gentle disposition makes them ideal for nano aquariums and peaceful community setups. Avoid large or aggressive fish that could view them as prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreat Tank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Celestial Pearl Danios, Ember Tetras, Harlequin Rasboras, Pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus, Dwarf Gouramis, and Freshwater Shrimp (Neocaridina and Amano).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding Green Neon Tetras in captivity is challenging due to their requirement for extremely soft, acidic water (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003epH \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e4.5–5.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003edGH \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mspace\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mrel\"\u003e\u0026lt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mspace\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e). To attempt breeding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition a pair or small group on live foods in a dedicated, dim breeding tank equipped with spawning mops or fine-leaved plants like Java Moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe female lays scatterings of adhesive eggs among the plants, which hatch in roughly 24–36 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the parent fish immediately after egg-laying to prevent egg consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed newly hatched fry infusoria or liquid fry food until large enough to accept baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41321721724992,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-38_0c5451c7-eb39-4e54-b1f9-61fa2d501e74.jpg?v=1785538526","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/green-neon-tetra","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}