Where the turquoise line stops, its burning red streak begins. Neon tetras possess a unique iridescent turquoise blue streak starting from their nose all the way to their adipose fin. AppearanceĪs you can probably tell from their namesake, Neon tetras are famous for their unique glow-in-the-dark look. So, it’s no wonder at all why they’re such lovable fishes, popular with hobbyists of various experiences. You have dozens of tank mates to choose from as well, since they’re calm and peaceful creatures. They’re unfussy, and not picky with their food choices either. Neon tetras aren’t merely beautiful however, they’re also surprisingly easy to care for. Most of them are imported from Southeast Asia, where they are raised for commercial purposes.
These tiny fishes are so in demand in fact, that in the US alone, around 2 million Neon Tetras are sold per month. Speaking of popularity, Neon tetras are quite possibly the most popular tetra around. Also, due to this glowing coloration, Neon tetras are popularly displayed as showpieces. They’re native to the blackwater and clearwater streams of the Amazon basin, where their ‘neon-like’ bright coloring enables them to still be visible.
Neon tetras are some of the nicer species in this family, bearing a nice, calm temperament.
The Neon tetra ( Paracheirodon innesi ) belongs to the freshwater fish family Characidae.
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