Neon tetra
Easy carefreshwater
Overview
The neon tetra is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins, of the order Characiformes.
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20–26°C (68–79°F) |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 |
| Adult Size | 4 cm (1.5 in) |
| Min Tank | 10 gallons |
| Lifespan | 5–10 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Omnivore — micro pellets, frozen bloodworms, daphnia
Compatibility
Breeding
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons — licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxonomic data: *Paracheirodon innesi (Myers, 1936) * — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: Neon tetra — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
- Temperature
- 20–26°C (68–79°F)
- pH range
- 5.5–7.5
- Adult size
- 4 cm (1.5 in)
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Origin
- Member of family Characidae, order Characiformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Omnivore —micro pelletsfrozen bloodwormsdaphnia