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  Neon Tetras - Small Tetra Fish for Sale with information about Disease, Picture, and Care.
Neon Tetras should be kept in a school with at least 6 Neons and 10 is better.
Neon Tetras will usually not do well in the same aquarium with Large Tetras such as Black Neon Tetras, Black Skirt Tetras, Serpae Tetras, and other similar fish that are too aggressive for Neon Tetras.
Neon Tetras have lived for 10 years, which surprises many people.
www.aquariumfish.net /catalog_pages/tetras/neon_tetra_large.htm   (855 words)

  
 Robyn's Neon Tetra Page
Neons are beautiful fish with an almost fluorescent blue or greenish stripe down their bodies from the mouth to the adipose fin.
Neons will breed in tanks with other fish but due to the likelihood that the eggs will be eaten, they are most often breed in a small tank with a pair or small group of neons.
Neon tetras are the one fish most suited to my water but also the ones that I just cannot seem to keep alive.
www.fishpondinfo.com /neon.htm   (1612 words)

  
 Neon tetra Information & Care - Rate My Fish Tank
The neon tetra is light in color, apart for the characteristic Paracheirodon iridescent blue-green horizontal stripe along each side of the fish from nose to the front part of the tail and its prominent red coloration along the posterior half of the lower body.
The green and fl neon tetras are distinct species (the latter belonging to an altogether different genus, in fact) and not color varieties.
The cardinal tetra, also sometimes called the red neon, is a very similar species and is often confused with the true neon tetra.
www.ratemyfishtank.com /freshwater_fish.php/19   (299 words)

  
 Neon Tetra - Paracheirodon innesi
Neons are extremely peaceful and rather small, therefore shouldn't be kept with very large fish which might find it an appetizing meal.
Neon Tetras are a great addition to the community aquarium and are fascinating to watch as they dart around the aquarium as a group.
Neon Tetra Disease is usually caused by stress due to poor water conditions, shock (dramatic change of environment), or being harassed by other fish.
www.aquahobby.com /gallery/e_Neon_Tetra_Paracheirodon_innesi.php   (975 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Green Neon Tetra
The green neon tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) is a freshwater fish of the characin family (family Characidae) of order Characiformes.
This fish is similar in appearance to the closely-related and better-known neon tetra, but it is slightly smaller and its red patch is less pronounced, while the blue-green areas of the upper body are more brilliant.
Like the other Paracheirodon species, the green neon tetra is kept as an aquarium fish, but it is less commonly seen than either the true neon tetra or the cardinal tetra.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Paracheirodon_simulans   (296 words)

  
 * Neon Tetra Disease - (Aquarium): Definition
DISEASE Neon tetra disease - caused by the microsporidian parasite Pleistophora.
They are reputedly weak fish (which may be deserved because they are susceptible to both ich and the insidious Neon Tetra Disease), but much of that has to do with forced acclimation to a large variety of water qualities.
Neon Tetra Disease Causative Agent: Plistophora hyphressobryconis is a microsporidian parasite capable of infecting all tetras, angelfish, barbs, and rasboras.
en.mimi.hu /aquarium/neon_tetra_disease.html   (249 words)

  
 Neon Tetra Vs Cardinal Tetra - Associated Content
The neon tetra is a peaceful fish to keep, and is not aggressive to other tank mates, but other tank mates might bully them around.
It’s best to keep the neon tetra in shoals of 5 or more other neon tetras, and by doing this you are helping your neon’s to feel more secure in their habitat and live longer live.
On the cardinal tetra’s sides is a red strip running along the bottom half, and the upper half is a lighter blue.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/64075/neon_tetra_vs_cardinal_tetra.html   (496 words)

  
 Neon Tetra Paracheirodon innesi aquarium tropical fish from Tim's Tropicals   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Neon Tetras have a stripe along the length of their body that changes between blue and green depending on the viewing angle.
It is differentiated from the Cardinal Tetra by the silver in the lower front half of the body, where the Cardinal continues to be red.
Neons should be kept in a school of at least 6 and the more you increase their numbers, the better the schooling effect.
www.timstropicals.com /Inventory/TetraSmall/NeonInfo.asp   (315 words)

  
 neontetra
Neon Tetras are beautiful little fish with glowing blue bands sharply contrasted with a red stripe, there are 3 very similarly appearing fish, all come from South America- all are commercially bred.
Cardinal Tetra (paracherodon axelrodi) 1 1/3inch- 2 3/4 (4.5-6 cms)- distinguished from the P. innesi and P. simulans by the extent of the red band in the cardinal run the length of the fish.
Many fail with Neon tetras, IMO the tank needs to be well established before adding them- set up for at least 6 months if not a year.
www.geocities.com /angiefishdudette/neontetra.html   (906 words)

  
 Black neon tetra
The fl neon tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is a freshwater fish of the characin family (family Characidae) of order Characiformes.
This species is of typical elongated tetra appearance; it is of plain basic coloration but with two distinct, adjacent longitudinal stripes, white above fl.
The fl neon tetra is sometimes called the fl tetra, but that name more properly refers to a different species, Gymnocorymbus ternetzi.
www.ufaqs.com /wiki/en/bl/Black%20neon%20tetra.htm   (161 words)

  
 Paracheirodon Innesi (Neon Tetra) - FishandTips.com
Neon Tetra are also easier to keep and to breed than its cousin.
Neon Tetras usually swim in the middle and lower parts of the tank and do much better in schools (at least 8).
Neon Tetras are subject to the Neon Tetra Disease caused by the sporozoan of Plistophora Hypessobryconis.
www.fishandtips.com /displaydb.php?ID=6   (1006 words)

  
 Neon Tetra - Paracheirodon innesi
The Neon Tetra is one of the most attractive of all the readily available tropical fishes.
I have a species tank with 12 neons and 2 leopard cory cats and I have found that fl water extract, a wide variety of food, and a ph of around 6.5 to 6.8 and my neons color is great and the health is excellent.
The tetra could have passed of other causes and was pulled onto the aquarium filter intake after it died.
www.fishlore.com /Profiles-NeonTetra.htm   (960 words)

  
 The Neon Tetra
The neon tetra is one of the most striking aquarium fish, with a gleaming blue line along the side which gives it it’s common name; they do indeed gleam in the aquarium as though lit from within.
Neons are shoaling fish, and are seen that their best in a group.
Neon tetras have given their name to the infamous neon tetra disease.
www.tropicalfishfinder.co.uk /article_detail.asp?id=30   (752 words)

  
 Breeding Tetras - Neon Tetra and Cardinal Tetra - Aquarium Fish Directory
Tetra fry are very small and need infusoria as a first food.
It is important to remove the dye prior to spawning, since acriflavine causing the eggs to be infertile.
Tetras can be breed in water that had has been treated with peat, oak bark, or oak leaves.
www.aquariumfish.nsinternet.com /neontetra.html   (555 words)

  
 Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Company: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi (Black Neon Tetra) are suitable for community aquariums.
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi (Black Neon Tetra) should not be kept in groups of less then 10 specimens.
Breeding: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi (Black Neon Tetra) can be sexed due to the fact that males are slimmer then females.
www.aquaticcommunity.com /encyclopedia-193.html   (161 words)

  
 Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates » Freshwater Fish » Tetra - Neon Main Page
The Neon Tetra is a peaceful friendly fish that is seen in many community tanks.
Neons prefer to school in the middle range of the tank.
They are named 'neon' because the blue green line that runs from their eye to their tail reflects in a way similar to neon.
www.centralpets.com /animals/fish/freshwater_fish/fwf4630.html   (663 words)

  
 Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi)
Generally iridescent blue with a bright red tail, the Neon Tetra is a peaceful fish that will make a great addition to a community aquarium.
To breed Neon Tetras, separate a pair into a "breeding tank" with no lighting at first, and then gradually increase it until spawning occurs.
The Neon Tetra will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.
www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=16&cat=1955&articleid=2539   (195 words)

  
 The Cardinal Tetra - Profile and Sale
The Cardinal Tetra differs from Neon Tetras in that the lower red stripe runs the length of their body as opposed to the Neon, which has a red stripe running half way along the lower portion of the body.
The Cardinal tetra also grows to a larger size than the Neon, and is available in the hobby in  far lesser amounts.
This is due to the fact that the Neon Tetra is widely bred in fish farms, and while the Cardinal Tetra is much more difficult to breed.
www.riverwonders.com /cardinal_tetra/cardinal_tetra.htm   (634 words)

  
 Neon tetra info
These are small characins that are similar to the Cardinal tetra, except the Neon has a white pectoral area and the Cardinal has a red pectoral area.
Neons should therefore be housed in a semi-dark aquarium with the bottom and sides in dark colors.
Neons are susceptible to the Neon tetra disease.
www.aquariacentral.com /fishinfo/fresh/neon.htm   (233 words)

  
 Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums: Neon Tetra Jumbo
Neon Tetras add beauty to a planted aquarium; the plants in turn will provide plenty of hiding places and security for the fish.
To breed Neon Tetras, separate a pair into a "breeding tank" with no lighting at first, and gradually increase it until spawning occurs.
Neon Tetras will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.
www.liveaquaria.com /product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1097   (286 words)

  
 Black Neon Tetra
The true neon tetra is Paracheirodon innesi so you can see from the name that the two, although both in the characin family, are entirely different species.
If you’re unfamiliar with the scientific naming of fishes, one interesting fact about the fl neon tetra is that the genus, herbertaxelrodi, is named after Dr. Herbert Axelrod who is one of the world’s foremost experts on aquarium fish.
Found in the Mato Grosso area of Brazil, the fl neon tetra is a peaceful member of the characin family and an excellent addition to the community tank.
www.aquarium-guides.com /Article-pages/articles-tetra/black_neon_tetra.htm   (406 words)

  
 Neon Tetra - Keeping & Breeding Neon Tetras - B-Bay Aquariums
The Neon Tetra is easily the most popular of all freshwater aquarium fish.
The tank used to keep Neon Tetras should have a dark gravel bottom with lots of vegetation.
Neon Tetras are not picky about what they eat.
www.bbayaquariums.com /neon-tetra.html   (322 words)

  
 Paracheirodon innesi
Aquarium setup: Paracheirodon innesi (Neon Tetra) should be kept in an aquarium tank that is densely planted among the back and sides.
This is species is very similar to cardinal tetras but are hardier and a better choose for beginners.
Breeding: Paracheirodon innesi (Neon Tetra) is hard to breed in aquarium.
www.aquaticcommunity.com /encyclopedia-362.html   (192 words)

  
 Paracheirodon innesi - Neon Tetra - aquariumsite:FRESHWATER
Neon Tetra, also one of the most popular species, competes with the similar but somewhat more sensitive Cardinal Tetra in popularity.
Neon Tetra needs accordingly a relatively cool aquarium with subdued light at the bottom and preferably a dark bottom substrate.
If you consider keeping Neon Tetra in aquarium never forget that it is a social school fish.
www.aquariumsite.com /fish/neon_tetra.php   (482 words)

  
 Neon Tetra Disease   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Neon Tetra disease is more common than many aquarium enthusiasts realize, and affects species beyond neon tetras.
Interestingly enough, Cardinal tetras are resistant to the ravages of Neon Tetra disease.
A: No all neons are not carriers, however if the disease is present in one specimen in a tank, it may have already infected all other neons in that tank.
www.planet-pets.com /newsarticles/neontetradisease.htm   (774 words)

  
 Tropical Fish: Neon Tetra
The neon tetra was the first wild-caught fish that really set the tropical fish hobby into a dither, and contributed much to establishing the "tropical" fish hobby.
The Bleeding Heart Tetra: is a hardy, peaceful, schooling species that should be kept in groups of six or more.
Breeding Tetras Tetras are egg scatterers that do not tend their eggs or fry and so a separate spawning/fry tank is needed.
www.tropicalfishdata.com /tetras/neon_tetra.html   (677 words)

  
 Black Neon Tetra - Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
The Black Neon Tetra is another great fish for planted aquariums where slightly acidic water conditions are present.
The Black Neon is even smaller than the Cardinal Tetra and Neon Tetra and will display the same schooling behavior when kept in small groups of 6 or more.
I have 5 "Black Neon Tetras" in a tank with a few regular Neon Tetras and some Blue Tetras.
www.fishlore.com /profiles_black_neon_tetra.htm   (540 words)

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