{"product_id":"neon-tetra-fish-31177","title":"Neon Tetra Fish - #31177","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#31177 - Neon Tetra - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacheirodon innesi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a beautiful splash of color and movement to your freshwater aquarium with our Neon Tetras. Known for their brilliant iridescent blue stripes, vibrant red markings, and peaceful schooling behavior, these popular tropical fish are a favorite among beginner and experienced aquarium enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to South America, Neon Tetras are small, colorful fish that naturally inhabit slow-moving streams and shaded waterways. Their stunning blue and red coloration stands out beautifully against live plants, driftwood, and darker aquarium substrates, making them an excellent addition to planted aquariums and peaceful community tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Tetras are social schooling fish that thrive when kept in groups of six or more, with larger groups of ten or more helping them feel secure and display their natural swimming behavior. They are peaceful and generally get along well with other small, non-aggressive fish such as Corydoras, Rasboras, and other compatible Tetras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese fish do best in mature, well-established aquariums with stable water conditions, gentle filtration, live plants, hiding areas, and open swimming space. 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