Neon Tetra

Neon tetras are one of the smallest species of aquarium fish, and adult neon tetras only grow to 1.5 inches long. Males and female neon tetras are the same sizes, but males have longer dorsal and anal fins than females.

Male and female neon tetras have the same lifespan of up to eight years. In the wild, the fish can live for up to 10 years, depending on the population of predators in their habitat.

Water Parameters 

• Temperature: 70–81°F
  
• Chlorine/chloramines: 0 ppm (very toxic)
  
• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
  
• Max Nitrate: 30 ppm
  
• pH: 6–7
• dGH 5-17
• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
  
• Best in groups of six or more