{"product_id":"neon-tetra","title":"Neon Tetra","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eThe Neon Tetra is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish in the world, known for its brilliant electric blue stripe and vibrant red lower body. Small, peaceful, and eye-catching, this schooling fish adds stunning color and constant movement to any community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy (Best in established tanks)\u003cbr data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 years\u003cbr data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 gallons minimum\u003cbr data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F\u003cbr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"758\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.0\u003cbr data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e✔ Keep in schools of 6 or more (10+ looks even better!)\u003cbr data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e✔ Best in planted aquariums with open swimming space\u003cbr data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e✔ Prefer stable, well-cycled tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e✔ Moderate filtration with gentle flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eNeon Tetras feel safest in groups and display their brightest colors when kept in proper schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eNeon Tetras are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eHigh-quality micro flakes or nano pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eFrozen or live brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eOccasional finely crushed freeze-dried foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eFeed small portions 1–2 times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e• \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTheir bright blue stripe reflects light and appears to “glow.”\u003cbr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e• In the wild, they live in blackwater Amazon streams.\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e• They school tightly when feeling secure or excited.\u003cbr data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e• Their colors may fade temporarily at night — totally normal!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaticscapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44830907662438,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/5055\/5750\/files\/ChatGPTImageFeb26_2026_03_32_19PM.png?v=1772145304","url":"https:\/\/aquaticscapesco.com\/products\/neon-tetra","provider":"Aquaticscapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}