Platinum White Neon Care Guide
Paracheirodon innesi
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Bioload Score
1200
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 4 cm / 1.6"
- Temperature
- 20–26°C (68–79°F)
- pH Range
- 5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
An omnivore that eats tiny aquatic invertebrates, zooplankton, algae and suitably small prepared foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, Otocinclus and other non-aggressive community fish.
Good to Know
The Platinum White Neon is a selectively bred colour form of the Neon Tetra, Paracheirodon innesi, prized for its unusually pale, silvery-white body.
Gender Differences
Females are usually slightly larger and deeper-bodied, while males tend to be slimmer with a straighter blue stripe.
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