Neon tetras

*. Temp---68 to 74 F.

*. Conditions---Ph 5.0 to 7.0-KH 4 to 8.Heavely planted area. Prefer weak lighting areas for time out. Place drift wood and structures for them as well.

*. Negatives---None-Best kept with other peaceful inhabitants. Short life span.

*. Positives---Very easy to keep. Excelent colour display.

*. Food---These fish are omnivores so feed them, brine shrimp or daphnia,freez dried blood worms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.

*. Breeding---To breed Neon Tetras, separate a pair into a "breeding tank" with no lighting at first, and gradually increase lighting until spawning occurs. Water hardness should be less than 4 dH and live foods such as mosquito larvae are great inducers. Be sure to remove the adults after the eggs have been laid, as the adults will eat them. The eggs should hatch within 30 hours.

*.Comments--- This member of the Characidae family thrives in slightly acidic water with stable water parameters and enjoys a schooling environment.