Freshwater
Green neon tetra
Paracheirodon simulans
Acestrorhamphidae, Megalamphodinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 2 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- At least 6 together
- Smallest aquarium
- 12 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Videos
Neon tetras, Paracheirodon simulans in their natural habitat
MikoljiFeb 7, 2008
Paracheirodon simulans – The Green Neon Tetra
Oliver KnottAug 23, 2026
Green neon tetra - Paracheirodon simulans #shorts
Oliver KnottJun 24, 2024
Green neon tetra - Paracheirodon simulans #aquarebell #shorts
Oliver KnottMar 10, 2023
More about the species
Other names
Other scientific names
- Cheirodon simulans
- Hyphessobrycon simulans
In other languages
- Falsk neontetra
- Blå Neontetra, Grön neon
- Blå neon
- Sinineontetra
- False neon tetra, Green tetra, Neon, Neon tetra
Articles
All articles
How many fish can I keep?4 min read
Why "one cm of fish per liter" falls short, and what adult size, schools, territory and swimming zones mean for how many fish a tank can hold.
How to set up a South American aquarium4 min read
Soft, acidic water, subdued light, sand, roots and fallen leaves: how to set up a biotope aquarium from the Amazon and the rivers around it.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.