I never have had much success with neons. They seem to get fungal infections then pine away. A few basic questions then:
1) What temps do they prefer?
2) How many shouldd you keep at at time?
3) o they o ok with other tetras?
4) What is the staple diet / frozen food combo
5) Do they differ much from clowns in the above as I have no problems with them?
What's the secret to keeping neons?
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Re: What's the secret to keeping neons?
my neons do fine with other tetras: I have them with glolite tetras, blood fin tetras and two cardinal tetras. The cardinals are more finicky in my estimation: started with 10 now I have two, who had to go live with all the other tetras and seem fine in there. They have all been in there together for months and get along well. Fairly heavily planted tank with Q week 40% water changes. Temp is around 80F, my water is somewhat acidic and soft (pH 6.2-6.2, GH 70).
I think sometimes the problem with these little guys is getting eaten! I initially saw them in an angel tank and they were beautiful in there and a nice contrast with the angels (however, soon to be lunch!)
I think sometimes the problem with these little guys is getting eaten! I initially saw them in an angel tank and they were beautiful in there and a nice contrast with the angels (however, soon to be lunch!)
glenna
Re: What's the secret to keeping neons?
Neon Tetras are cool water tropicals, optimum temperature is in the low to mid 70s F.
Soft acidic water with peat filtration is great, but they have been bred in captivity for many generations so this is not absolutely required. Moderately hard water, neutral pH is fine.
They do get Neon Tetra Disease, that may look like a fungus, but it is not. Google it, and see if this is what your Neons died of. It is incurable. Prevent it by NOT buying the fish the minute they show up in the shop, but wait a week or so, and get friendly with someone at the shop. If that person says they are removing a couple of fish each day, dead DO NOT buy from that batch, perhaps find a different shop that gets their fish from another wholesaler/ breeder.
They are schooling fish, so try at least a dozen.
They are willing to try almost any food, but in nature they tend to be just a bit carnivorous, eating insects and anything else that fits in their mouth. In the aquarium they tend not to eat food that has fallen on the floor of the tank, so feed floating and slowly sinking foods, not bottom pellets. Wafers that stick to the side of the tank work well.
Look for foods that feature whole fish and shellfish, and algae. Avoid foods that are fish meal and grain based.
Soft acidic water with peat filtration is great, but they have been bred in captivity for many generations so this is not absolutely required. Moderately hard water, neutral pH is fine.
They do get Neon Tetra Disease, that may look like a fungus, but it is not. Google it, and see if this is what your Neons died of. It is incurable. Prevent it by NOT buying the fish the minute they show up in the shop, but wait a week or so, and get friendly with someone at the shop. If that person says they are removing a couple of fish each day, dead DO NOT buy from that batch, perhaps find a different shop that gets their fish from another wholesaler/ breeder.
They are schooling fish, so try at least a dozen.
They are willing to try almost any food, but in nature they tend to be just a bit carnivorous, eating insects and anything else that fits in their mouth. In the aquarium they tend not to eat food that has fallen on the floor of the tank, so feed floating and slowly sinking foods, not bottom pellets. Wafers that stick to the side of the tank work well.
Look for foods that feature whole fish and shellfish, and algae. Avoid foods that are fish meal and grain based.
38 tanks, 2 ponds over 4000 liters of water to keep clean and fresh.
Happy fish keeping!
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