While they are relatively easy fish to care for, it’s really important that you understand Neon Tetra water parameters if you want to keep them happy. They’re a species that is pretty sensitive to changes in their water, so it’s not just about setting up the aquarium in the first place – you need to … Read more
Betta Fish and Angelfish are two popular species with freshwater fishkeepers due to their striking looks and entertaining personalities. Keeping them in the same tank can be challenging, though. Betta and Angelfish are two species with a reputation for being aggressive, so read on before you decide to move them into the same tank! Will … Read more
Neon Tetras and Red Cherry Shrimp are two of the most common and popular choices for community tanks. Neons display amazing shoaling behavior and offer a flash of color that brightens up any aquarium. Cherries meanwhile are fascinating, attractive invertebrates who breed easily and help as part of a clean-up crew in case your tank … Read more
When you’re trying to decide if you’re looking at a Neon Tetra vs Cardinal Tetra, it’s hard to tell the two apart unless you know what you’re looking for. Both are schooling (or more accurately, shoaling) fish that are colored almost identically. They look the same, they behave the same, they even eat the same! … Read more
If you’re considering buying for the first time, you’ve come to the right place. This article explores what goes into deciding Neon Tetra prices and what you should look to pay. So how much is a Neon Tetra? Read on to find out how much you should expect to pay. How much do Neon Tetras … Read more
When Neon Tetras are not schooling, it’s natural to wonder if you’ve done something wrong or if you can do something to encourage this natural Neon behavior. We all love to see a big group of fish shoaling together (more on this below!) but actually, it’s usually a good sign when Neon Tetras aren’t schooling. … Read more
Neon Tetras get sick with many of the same conditions that other fish suffer from. Some are contagious and some are life-threatening if not caught early, but there are also others that your fish can live with for the rest of its long and happy life – even if they are stuck swimming upside down! … Read more
Angelfish are a popular freshwater species that can be as deadly to smaller fish as they are beautiful to look at for us. So surely they couldn’t live in the same tank as the vulnerable Neon Tetra, right? Actually, in the right circumstances, Neon Tetras and Angelfish can be great tankmates, but it’s important to … Read more
Guppies and Neon Tetras are a popular combination of fish for community tanks as they’re super compatible. Although any tank can have problems if conditions aren’t right, Neon Tetra and Guppy tank mates have similar requirements for temperature, water parameters and diet, and their calm, peaceful temperaments mean aggressive behavior is extremely rare. Read on … Read more
A good Neon Tetra diet contains a mix of animal and plant-based foods to mimic their eating habits in the wild and make sure your Neons are getting all the necessary nutrients to live a long and healthy life. There are some great options for Neon Tetra feeding on the market including flake and freeze-dried … Read more