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Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.25″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68° – 75°
PH: 6 – 7.2
dGH: 4 – 8
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Notes
Gold Neon Tetras are a cousin to Neon Tetras and are also great beginner fish. They can tolerate both acidic and low alkaline water conditions. General rule is 2 gallons per fish. 10 Gallon tank at a minimum, but push for 20 or more for healthy and happy fish. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths such as cichlids.
Learn the difference between Cardinal vs. Neon Tetras | Paracheirodon axelrodi
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2″
Care Level: Expert
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 73° – 81°
PH: 6.2 – 7
dGH: 3 – 6
dKH: 2 – 6
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otcinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Care
Cardinal Tetras require a more experienced fish keeper. They’re very sensitive to water changes and require softer to neutral waters. They’re able to reach 2” in size and the red & blue markings run the full length of their body. General rule is 2 gallons per fish. 10 Gallon tank at a minimum, but push for 20 or more for healthy and happy fish. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths such as cichlids.
Learn the difference between Cardinal vs. Neon Tetras | Paracheirodon innes
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.25″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68° – 75°
PH: 6 – 7.2
dGH: 4 – 8
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches, Otocinclus, dwarf shrimp and snails
Notes
Green Neon Tetras are great beginner fish. They're similar in appearance to Neon Tetras except their red color is very faint and their green/blue-ish stripe is super vibrant. General rule is 2 gallons per fish. 10 Gallon tank at a minimum, but push for 20 or more for healthy and happy fish. Avoid aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths such as cichlids.
Learn the difference between Cardinal vs. Neon Tetras | Puntius titteya
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 – 8
dGH: 3 - 10
dKH: 4 – 7
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Platies, Loaches, Otocinclus and snails. Avoid fish with long fins like bettas and guppies.
Notes
Cherry Barbs are actually peaceful compare to other barb species. They grow up to 2" in size and are great tank mates with general nano community fish. | Hemigrammus rhodostomus
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.75″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 84
PH: 6 – 7
dGH: 3-6
dKH: 2 – 8
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Neon Tetras, Zebra Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish and Guppies, Zebra Loaches, Yoyo Loaches and Otocinclus:
Notes
Aggressive or territorial species or large fish with big mouths such as cichlids. | Puntigrus tetrazona
Characteristics:
Max Size: 3″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Semi-Aggressive
Dwelling: Middle of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 – 8
dGH: 3 - 10
dKH: 4 – 7
Tank Size: 30 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Active and fast swimming community fish like Zebra Danios, Cories, Loaches, Platies and Rad-tailed sharks.
Avoid slowing moving, long finned fish like Bettas, Guppies, Gouramis, dwarf shrimps and small snails.
Notes
Fin Nippers! They may also nip at slower moving fish or fish with long-flowing fins. Shy, timid and slow community fish may not get to eat. |
