How to care Neon Tetra

                     

                Neon Tetras are good choice for the first time fish keeper. But keep mind that they can't care for themselves in the captive. It's very necessary to maintain the correct water/aquarium condition.
                 They are native to South America around the Amazon River basin. They grow up to 1.5 inch and they live 5-8 years.

Aquarium

                 They need at least 10 gallons (38 L) fresh Water holding tank. That provide them enough space for swimming and hiding. Adding more 10 gallon for additional 24 fishes you wan to keep.

Cycling your tank

                 Before adding eny fish you have to cycle your tank properly. Aquarium cycling helps to grow good bacteria and kills the harmful bacteria. Beneficial bacterias helps to create a good environment for your fishes. Make that sheore that process should be done before adding eny fish. And before adding fishes test your water with water testing kit and monitor the water parameter.

Add Plants

                 Add some aquatic or semi aquatic plant to create a natural look. Adding drift wood and rock provide them hiding space.

Light

                 Neon Tetras are dark water fish, to give a natural look dim your light and please the tank away from the sun. Plants and hiding space also helps to shade the lights.

Filtration

                 They need a moderate filtration system as they don't produce heavy wastage. But keep mind as they are very small fish they can be sucked into the filter intake to avoid such disasters cover the filter intake with filter sponge or plastic Nate.

Temperature

                 The water temperature should be around 70-80 °F (21-27 °C) using a aquarium adjustable heater. Use a aquarium thermometer to get the accurate reading.
           Bridging time the temperature should be 75 °F (24 °C).

Water Parameter

                  The water can be mildly acidic and the pH about 5.5 to 6.7(in breading time the pH should be lower around 5.0-6.0). Using a pH testing kit monitor the water pH label. If you don't have a Water test kit buy it from Aquarium shop or online.

Water change

                 They need clean water low in nitrates and phosphates to resist diseases. Do a 25-50% water change every couple of weeks(2 times in a month). And scrab out any algae growing out on etch part of aquarium, dacore,filter.

Feeding

                Neon Tetras are Omnivores that means they eat both Veges or Meat both.Feed them 2-3 times a day. Give them live wingless fruit flies,live or frozen brain shrimp, blood warms or pallets. keep that mind they scare to came up the upper water Laval to eat use a dropper to put the food near them.

Tank Mates

                 Neon tetras need to be in groups of six or more. Otherwise they'll get stressed and become ill. Avoid adding larger carnivorous fish whose diets might include tetras. Some acceptable tank mates include other tetras, algae-eating fish like otos and cories.