how to care for neon tetras?

Question

hi i have a 10 gallon aquarium and im planting on get neon teras and i wonder how muck sould i get?what fish will make a great tank mate?and how i care for it?(keep it alive)

and i meant Cardinal Tetra

Answer 1

neons are not beginner fish temp and ph are big factors check with pet shop , other tetras are good if you like neons check out glowlights a gold version but read up on any and all species as you become more experienced

Answer 2

1. 24-26C 2. A good flake and once or twice a week some live food 3. At least 15 4. NO! 5. No 6. Heater and filter Neons are really easy. All you need is a longish tank, say a 15gallon or a 20 long. Get some wood in, plant mildly. You can easily keep 12-15 neons very happy in a 20 long.

Answer 3

Neon tetras are only small fish you could get a small group of about four or five as for tank mates these kind of fish actually do better just being kept as a group by themselves
people keep them in with other fish but they usually won't live very long they will just get stressed with the commotion from the other fish if you just keep four or five together they should be fine and if you haven't kept fish before talk to the person in the pet shop about they should be able to recommend what brand of fish food is the best and other things such as filters, chlorine remover etc.

Answer 4

Neon Tetras are fun little fish. I currently have a group of 5 in my tank, id say 5 is the minimum you should have for any schooling fish. With my neon Tetras I have 5 Penguin Tetras, 5 cory pandas, 2 mollies and male betta. All these fish get along very well. Depending on what you really like really you could try any of those I have, Penguin tetras are lovely also. Or maybe try other fish like Platties, swordtails or another type of cory. Cory fish are very playful and fast, there bottom dwellers and eat all the food off the bottom of the tank helping keep it clean.

FEAR. Your very rude. Ive noticed alot of people in the last week post answers like this. Have you ever thought people maybe dyslexic?? (prob spelt that wrong myself lol) Coming on here or any forum is a great idea to ask for advice,

Answer 5

Neon tetra – Paracheirodan innesi

The Neon tetra comes from Peru. In the wild it can be found in clear water streams. Care must be exercised when keeping these fish, they are small and will be considered prey by larger predatory fish including angelfish. It is best to keep these fish in groups.

Maximum Size: The maximum length is 1.5 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons or larger tank is appropriate.

Care Level: The Neon tetra is a hardy fish. On a scale of 1 –10, (10 being easy) it would rate a “8”.

Tank Conditions: Temperature 68 - 76°F; pH: 6.0 – 7.5.

Description: The common neon tetra has a torpedo shape. The back has a blue neon streak running horizontally down to the caudal fin. A red stripe starts right after belly and runs horizontally to the caudal fin.

Temperament: Neon tetra are small, peaceful fish. They are compatible with other active fish of similar size. Like most tetras it does best in groups

Diet: Omnivore feed flakes, along with brine shrimp, bloodworms or frozen foods. With proper feeding and habitat maintenance, the neon tetra should show its best colors.

Habitat: Provide with live plants, rocks, driftwood and even leaves to mimic its natural habitat. There should be gentle surface water movement

Lighting: No special requirements in lighting are necessary for the neon tetra.

Compatibility: Neon tetra in general can be kept with most other species that can handle the ph and temperature requirements. This is a mild mannered fish and is often times eaten by larger/predatory tank mates. Angelfish, larger barbs and cichlids are not good choices. It is best to keep in groups.

Remember that as you look to add more fish to a tank, you will need to increase the tank size. As with all aquarium setups, whether it is fresh or salt, consideration needs to be given to the maintenance of water quality. Too many fish can result in poor water quality that can stress and even kill our fish

Answer 6

stop posting the same question
and learn to actually make sense when you talk
""im planting on get neon teras and i wonder how muck sould i get?"

go to google
type in
care for neon tetras
and start reading
HOPEFULLY


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