Fish Species

Neon Tetra

Neon Tetra - Description

The Neon Tetra is also commonly known as the Neon Fish and is one of the most popular tropical freshwater aquarium fish. They are lively fish and make an attractive addition to any freshwater aquarium.

Popular Name: Neon Tetra
Species: Paracheirodon innesi

Profile of the Neon Tetra

This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Neon Tetra species.

  • Size: Up to 4cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: 21 - 26 Degrees. PH 5 - 7.5

  • Temperament: Peaceful Community Fish

  • Diet / Feeding: Tropical Fish Flakes or Frozen Fish Food

  • Habitat: Freshwater streams and rivers

  • Behaviour: Best kept in schools of at least six

  • Range: South America

Scientific Classification of the Neon Tetra

Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species:  Paracheirodon innesi

  • Popular Names:  Neon Tetra, Neon Fish

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Characiformes

  • Family: Characidae

 

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Facts about Fish Species - Neon Tetra

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

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