About Green Neon Tetra

Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans), commonly called  False Neon Tetra, is the most popular fish among aquascapers due to its striking appearance. This freshwater fish is unique in that its body looks lit up like there are lights. This beautiful fish is omnivorous, has low maintenance. 

Common Name
False neon tetra, Blue neon
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Paracheirodon simulans
Species
Paracheirodon simulans
Genus
Paracheirodon
SubFamily
Stethaprioninae
Family
Characidae
SuperFamily
Anostomidae
SubOrder
Characoidei
Order
Characiformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Characteristics

Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Green Neon Tetra

Color
Blue
Red
Purple
Green
Pattern
Striped
Characteristics
Colorful Appearance Transparent
Tank Level
Middle
Min Height

1 Inches or 1 meters

Max Height

1.4 Inches or 1 meters

Specific Information

Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics.

Spinal Column

Vertebrata

Vision Systems
Ultraviolet Vision
Animal Care

This term covers all aspects of animal care.

Maintenance
easy
Temperature

74°F to 82°F

Substrate
Sand
Fine Gravel
Pebbles
Water Hardness
Soft
Minimum Tank Size

10 gallons

pH

5.5 to 6.5

Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits

Learn more about the characteristics of the Green Neon Tetra including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors.

Intelligence
Medium
Feeding habits
Omnivores
Temperament
Calm
Playful
Sociable
Modes of Locomotion
Swimming
Paddling
Energy Level
High Energy
Life Cycle and Reproduction

Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Green Neon Tetra.

Lifespan

5 Years

Reproductive System
Oviparous
Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area

Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions.

Habitat

Aquatic

Ecosystem
Freshwater
Country
Brazil
Colombia
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
South and Central America
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