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neon tetras

can somone give me a backround on Neon Tetras?

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we used to have some …they live well in groups. we had ours in a small areated tank, but had only 6-7 fish, but in large groups are good too..

they are an excellent community fish and does very well in large groups. In fact, this fish should only be kept groups of 5 or more fish. As a schooling fish, it seeks security from others of its kind. Neons are a very peaceful fish, and seldom nip at any other fish. You can watch in amazement with all the darting to and fro within the aquarium. The ideal tank for the Neon would include many live plants, a pH of 7.0 and low lighting. They should not be kept with larger fish, as they will often become lunch rather than a tank companion. Neons can live for many years with proper care. It’s been reported that a longevity of 10 years is not to be unexpected. In addition, they are a relatively easy to breed aquarium fish. Once the females lays the eggs, they will hatch within 24 hours, and the babies will be free-swimming in 4 to 5 days. It’s best to feed a diet of infurosia or baby brine shrimp.

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