You have carefully decorated your new aquarium, placed it into the most visible part of your home, and brought some amazing neon tetras inside. After some initial days of fun observation, you noticed one of your tiny pets has died. And the next day, another has passed away. But what…
If you are looking into breeding your adorable neon tetras in order to enlarge their school with new, young additions, you will need to be attentive about a couple of things. First of all, these iridescent little fish are not livebearers but egg scatterers. That means they can be slightly…
If you have recently adopted a happy school of neon tetras, you are probably really enjoying yourself while observing these amazing creatures and are perhaps considering of breeding them. One of the things you certainly want to know is whether neon tetras are livebearers or egg layers. Neon tetras are…
If you have recently adopted a colorful group of neon tetras, you are probably spending time observing your pets doing their own thing. They are so active, and it is pure amusement watching them while schooling. However, they can sometimes attack each other, too. If you have noticed some slightly…
Neon tetras may seem like simple tiny fish at first glance, but there is so much hiding behind these amazing creatures. First of all, they have spectacular red and blue coloration across their iridescent bodies, but they also feature quite interesting behavior and temperament. If you are still wondering whether…
Neon tetras are probably among the most peaceful fish pets out there. They are tiny, timid, and work best when kept in larger groups, among which they can feel safe and protected. However, they may sometimes show aggressive behavior, just as any other fish. If you are asking yourself whether…
Neon tetras are tiny, colorful, peaceful fish and one of the most popular and most sold aquatic pets. They make amazing choices for all first-time aquarium keepers, and they certainly make a wonderful addition to any living room. If you are thinking of setting up a tank with these magnificent…
Neon tetras are small and colorful, and they make excellent pets for beginner aquarists. You can find these tetras in almost all pet stores. Neon tetras may be hardy, but you still need to maintain the right water conditions for them to thrive. The popularity of the tetra is mostly…
Fish obtain their oxygen from water; their gills serve as absorption surfaces, where water is continuously flowing through. This process starts with the fish gulping water via their mouths. Most fish breathe exclusively through their gills, although some have lung-like organs that allow them to come up for air. There…
It is not uncommon to find a neon tetra on the floor after having jumped out of the aquarium. An aquarist’s first instinct will be to check the water quality since less than ideal water conditions can cause a fish to jump. If your water conditions are good, it may…
