🐟 Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans)
🐟 Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans)
Freshwater Tetra • Ultra Nano Fish • Peaceful Schooling Species • Emerald Blue Stripe
📋 The Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) is a delicate and highly attractive nano fish known for its Brilliant Green-Blue Iridescent Stripe that shimmers under aquarium lighting.
Smaller and more subtle than the standard neon tetra, it thrives in soft, slightly acidic water conditions.
It is a true schooling species and displays its best coloration and natural behavior when kept in groups.
With proper care, it excels as a Micro Schooling Show Fish in planted and blackwater aquariums.
💡 Highlights
💚 Emerald Blue-Green Stripe: Intense iridescent coloration
👥 True Schooling Fish: Best kept in groups of 8–12+
🌿 Perfect for Planted Tanks: Ideal for aquascapes
📏 Ultra Nano Size: Suitable for smaller aquariums
💡 Best in Soft Water: Enhances color and health
🧾 A Quick Look at the Green Neon Tetra
📛 Common Name: Green Neon Tetra
🔬 Scientific Name: Paracheirodon simulans
👨👩👧 Family: Characidae
🌍 Origin: South America
📏 Max Size: 2–3 cm (≈ 0.8–1.2″)
💧 pH Range: 4.0–6.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 40 L (≈ 10 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Midwater
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 3–5 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer

















