Description
It grows to a maximum overall length of about 1 to 2 cm. Like the other Paracheirodon species, the green neon tetra is kept as an aquarium fish, but it is less commonly seen than either the neon tetra or the cardinal tetra.
Neon tetras make good tank mates with angelfish, bettas, cardinal tetras, cory catfish, discus fish, guppies, harlequin rasboras, mollies, plecos, white cloud minnows, and, of course, other neon tetras. They can also co-exist with African dwarf frogs, apple snails, loaches, and ghost shrimp.
Temperature: Green Neon Tetras thrive in a temperature range of 22°C to 28°C (72°F to 82°F). pH: They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water, with a general hardness (GH) of 3-10 dGH, is ideal.
