SHOP OUR ONLINE STORE. CHECK BACK FOR NEW ITEMS ADDED WEEKLY! NOW OFFERING SELECT LIVESTOCK FOR SALE ONLINE. $55.00 FLAT RATE FOR LIVESTOCK SHIPPING.
414-543-2552
  • CONTACT US
  • FAQs
414-543-2552
  • CONTACT US
  • FAQs
  • Home
  • Shop
  • SERVICES
    • IN STORE
    • MAINTENANCE
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
Aquatics Unlimited
Login / Register
0 items / $0.00
BBB logo
Menu
Aquatics Unlimited
0 items / $0.00
Click to enlarge
Home Freshwater Livestock Freshwater Fish Tetras TETRA – NEON Paracheirodon innesi
GOURAMI - DWARF POWDER BLUE Trichogaster lalius $14.99
Back to products
TETRA - SERPAE Hyphessobrycon eques $6.49

TETRA – NEON
Paracheirodon innesi

$5.99

The Neon Tetra is undoubtedly one of the most recognized fishes in the hobby. Native to tributaries and drainages in Brazil, Peru and Colombia, many Neon tetra available within the aquarium trade are commercially produced. These aquacultured specimens are somewhat hardier than their wild counterparts. The Neon tetra has a stocky body, with a bright blue stripe that runs the entire length of it while the red stripe only runs halfway. These characters distinguish it from the closely related Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi). Neon tetras are natural schooling fish, requiring at least 8 to 10 individuals but the more the merrier when it comes to this species. A larger group of Neon tetra does make for a bigger statement! An adult Neon tetra can reach a size of approximately 1″.

Clear

— OR —

SKU: N/A Categories: Freshwater Fish, Freshwater Livestock, Tetras Tags: CARE LEVEL | MODERATE, FRESH FISH, LIVE, LIVE PLANT SAFE | YES, MIN TANK SIZE | 15, TEMPERAMENT | PEACEFUL, TETRA
Share:
  • Description
  • Shipping & Delivery
Description

Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Peaceful

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Neon Tetra is undoubtedly one of the most recognized fishes in the hobby. Native to tributaries and drainages in Brazil, Peru and Colombia, many Neon tetra available within the aquarium trade are commercially produced. These aquacultured specimens are somewhat hardier than their wild counterparts. The Neon tetra has a stocky body, with a bright blue stripe that runs the entire length of it while the red stripe only runs halfway. These characters distinguish it from the closely related Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi). Neon tetras are natural schooling fish, requiring at least 8 to 10 individuals but the more the merrier when it comes to this species. A larger group of Neon tetra does make for a bigger statement! An adult Neon tetra can reach a size of approximately 1″.

Diet Requirements: In the wild Neon tetra are omnivores. A diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based flake foods, sinking micro pellet foods and bug bites are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: An extremely established minimum 15 to 20 gallon aquarium is ideal for a group of Neon tetra. While these tetra are small, this size aquarium better provides a stable environment. Size up accordingly to accomodate a larger group. Neon tetras are very intolerable of nitrite or ammonia spikes, and will not endure deteriorating water parameters. Weekly water changes are encouraged to keep water parameters pristine (Nitrates < 15 ppm). Given the environments in which they come from, Neon tetra like gentle water flow, softer water and a more acidic pH. The aquarium should be aquascaped with a fine substrate, driftwood and dense vegetation (artificial or live, though live plants are preferred). Neon tetra would also benefit from some floating plants to dim the lighting. Neon tetras are extremely peaceful and rarely conflict with tank mates. Their timid nature, however, may make them not suitable for community aquariums that have overly rambunctious or competitive species. Mix Neon tetra with other peaceful shoaling tetra and rasbora species to provide them with security. Given that Neon tetra are always out and about, they serve as a good “dither” fish for more shy fish species. Extra care should be taken acclimating Neon tetras. Recommended water conditions, 74-82° F, KH 2-8, pH 5.5-7.0.

Purchase Size: Medium: 3/4”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

Shipping & Delivery

Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

Related products

Quick view
Select options

CICHLID – GEOPHAGUS TAPAJOS RED / ORANGE HEAD
Geophagus pyrocephalus

$29.99
Sold out
Quick view
Select options

RASBORA – HET / HARLEQUIN
Trigonostigma heteromorpha

$7.49 – $8.99
Sold out
Quick view
Select options

AXOLOTL – ALBINO
Ambystoma mexicanum

$79.99 – $149.99
Quick view
Select options

CICHLID – RAM GERMAN BLUE
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

$16.99 – $29.99
Sold out
Quick view
Select options

ANGELFISH – FW BLACK
Pterophyllum scalare

$0.00 – $24.99
Quick view
Select options

AXOLOTL – WILD TYPE
Ambystoma mexicanum

$49.99 – $99.99
Quick view
Select options

CATFISH – OTOCINCLUS
Otocinclus vittatus

$6.99
Sold out
Quick view
Select options

BARB – CHERRY
Puntius titteya

$3.99 – $6.99
3550 S 108th St, Greenfield, WI 53228
(414) 543-2552
Store Hours
Monday - Friday: 12pm - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 11am - 7pm
SOCIAL


MACHINE-READABLE FILES

UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Aquatics Unlimited, LLC. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com

Quick Links
  • Aquarium Supplies
  • Saltwater Fish
  • Freshwater Fish
  • Saltwater Invertebrates
  • Freshwater Invertebrates
  • Corals
  • Freshwater Plants
  • Pond Fish
  • Articles & Information
  • Maintenance Services
  • In Store Services
  • Rewards Program
  • Shipping & Returns
  • Guarantees & Warranty
  • Green Roof

google map for websites

Aquatics Unlimited 2021 CREATED BY Smart Interactive Media. Accessibility
  • Menu
  • Categories
  • Home
  • Shop
  • SERVICES
    • IN STORE
    • MAINTENANCE
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Shop
  • SERVICES
    • IN STORE
    • MAINTENANCE
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
Shopping cart
close

Sign in

close

Lost your password?

No account yet?

Create an Account
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies.
More info Accept
Start typing to see products you are looking for.