{"product_id":"green-neon-tetra-paracheirodon-simulans-aquarium-glaser","title":"Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) Aquarium Glaser","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Neon Tetra (\u003cem\u003eParacheirodon simulans\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Neon Tetra is a small, schooling South American tetra prized for its subtle, glowing emerald-blue stripe and peaceful nature. It is \u003cstrong\u003eclosely related\u003c\/strong\u003e to the Neon Tetra (\u003cem\u003eP. innesi\u003c\/em\u003e) but prefers warmer, softer water and remains slightly smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eParacheirodon simulans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Neon Tetra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2.5 cm (1 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years (often longer in optimal conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, schooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Amazon Basin (Brazil, Colombia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow body with an \u003cstrong\u003eintense greenish-blue iridescent stripe\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal red coloration compared to Neon or Cardinal Tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor intensity increases under low lighting and dark substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller and slimmer than Neons (\u003cem\u003eP. innesi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 gallons (40 L) for a proper school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger tanks strongly recommended for stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 °C (77–86 °F) ❗ warmer than Neons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5–6.5 (acidic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very soft (0–4 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely clean; sensitive to ammonia\/nitrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish thrive in \u003cstrong\u003eblackwater-style aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquascaping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest replicated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark substrate (sand or fine gravel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriftwood and leaf litter (Indian almond, oak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense live plants (Cryptocoryne, Amazon swords, mosses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDim lighting or floating plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural, shaded environment greatly improves coloration and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSocial Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be kept in \u003cstrong\u003egroups of at least 8–10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger schools = better color and lower stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-aggressive and shy when kept in small numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood tankmates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther small, peaceful fish from soft acidic water\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmber Tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencilfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf Corydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApistogramma (with care)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid large or boisterous species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmnivore, prefers small foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStaple foods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality micro pellets or flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplement with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyclops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed small amounts 1–2 times daily. Variety enhances color and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding (Advanced)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Neons are \u003cstrong\u003eharder to breed\u003c\/strong\u003e than standard Neons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires \u003cstrong\u003every soft, acidic water\u003c\/strong\u003e (pH ~4.5–5.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow light or near darkness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs are light-sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults must be removed after spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost commercially available specimens are wild-caught or farm-raised under controlled conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive to poor water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProne to stress in new or brightly lit tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot ideal for brand-new aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimate slowly (drip acclimation recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen Neon vs Neon Tetra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGreen Neon\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeon\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed stripe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProminent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Neon Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning but slightly more demanding species than the standard Neon Tetra. 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