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Neon Tetra
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Golden Neon Tetra | Hemigrammus rodwayi, also known as the Diamond Tetra or Rodway's Tetra, is a colourful South American fish that brings lively movement to a planted aquarium. Growing to around 4–4.5 cm, it is a social species that should be kept in a group of at least 6–8. In a richly planted tank, it can rest in the shade of broad leaves and use sheltered areas.
This peaceful tetra is omnivorous and accepts small pellet food suited to its size. It can live with other peaceful fish of similar size and temperament, but larger or predatory tankmates may cause stress or harm. The recommended minimum aquarium size is 70 litres. Maintain a temperature of 24–28°C, pH of 6–7 and water hardness of 1–13 NK°. Breeding is moderately challenging, and the fish may live for around five years in suitable conditions.
Common name: Golden Neon Tetra
Scientific name: Hemigrammus rodwayi
Adult size: approximately 4–4.5 cm
Group size: at least 6–8 fish
Temperature: 24–28°C; pH: 6–7
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The Golden Neon Tetra, also known as the Diamond Tetra or Rodway's Tetra, is a South American ornamental fish from the Characidae family. It grows to around 4–4.5 cm and can live for approximately five years when kept in suitable conditions. This social species adapts well to richly planted aquariums, where it can shelter in the shade of broad leaves and among vegetation.
Keep Golden Neon Tetras in a group of at least 6–8. They are omnivores and should be offered small pellet food suited to their size. They can be housed with other peaceful fish of similar size and temperament. Avoid larger or predatory species that may stress or harm them. Breeding is moderately challenging but may be successful under suitable conditions.
Common name: Golden Neon Tetra
Other common names: Diamond Tetra, Rodway's Tetra
Scientific name: Hemigrammus rodwayi
Origin: South America
Family: Characidae
Adult size: approximately 4–4.5 cm
Temperament: Social; suitable with peaceful fish of similar size and behaviour
Minimum aquarium size: 70 litres
Recommended group size: At least 6–8 fish
Temperature: 24–28°C
pH: 6–7
Water hardness: 1–13 NK°
Diet: Omnivorous; small pellet food suited to its size
Breeding: Moderately challenging
Expected lifespan: Up to approximately 5 years in suitable conditions
Provide an aquarium of at least 70 litres with ample space for the group.
Keep at least 6–8 individuals together, as this is a social species.
Use plenty of aquatic plants and sheltered areas, including broad leaves that provide shade.
Maintain the water temperature between 24–28°C, pH between 6–7 and hardness between 1–13 NK°.
Feed small pellet food suited to the fish's size and choose peaceful, similarly sized tankmates.
Keep Golden Neon Tetras in a group to support their social behaviour.
Provide dense planting and hiding places; they like resting in the shade of larger leaves.
Keep water parameters within the recommended ranges.
Avoid aggressive, larger or predatory fish as tankmates.
Breeding is moderately challenging and requires suitable conditions.
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