Most tropical fish keepers have kept Tiger Barbs at some point in time. They are not always the ideal community fish as they can pester and fin nip. However, they can be an ideal tank mate for some of the more boisterous fish such as some American Cichlids.
The neon tetra is a Freshwater fish of the characin family of order Characiformes. The type species of its genus, it is native to blackwater and clearwater streams in the Amazon basin of South America.
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The lemon tetra is a species of tropical freshwater fish which originates from South America, belonging to the family Characidae. It is a small tetra growing to 5 cm in length. The species is a long established favourite aquarium fish, being introduced to the aquarium in 1932.
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Scientific Name - Hyphessobrycon Pulchripinnis
Our size - 1-2cm
Max size - 5cm
Temperature Range - 21-27°C
pH Range - 6.0-7.5
Diet - The diet should be comprised of a wide variety of high quality prepared foods from flakes, pellets, frozen food, live food, wafers and sinking shrimp pellets.
Compatibility - Similar to cardinal and neon tetras in size, this fish is best kept in groups of 6 or more. Avoid any large and aggressive fish. If you want to keep a multi-species tank, go for similarly sized fish with the same peaceful temperament.
The neon tetra is a Freshwater fish of the characin family of order Characiformes. The type species of its genus, it is native to blackwater and clearwater streams in the Amazon basin of South America.
The colourful tetras of South America have relatives that are just as colourful in the region of the Congo River in Africa. One of these species is the Congo Tetra, which shines in all the colours of the rainbow.
The lemon tetra is a species of tropical freshwater fish which originates from South America, belonging to the family Characidae. It is a small tetra growing to 5 cm in length. The species is a long established favourite aquarium fish, being introduced to the aquarium in 1932.
