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By Senzeal | 26 November 2019 | 0 Comments

Introduction of Neon Fish

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There are many types of neon fish. They have a small size and like to live in groups. They are very cute and add a touch of agitation to the aquarium and are a kind of popular freshwater ornamental fish. Its colors are gorgeous and colorful, with a certain ornamental value.



 
1.The origin of neon fish
Neon fish was first produced in the Amazon River area in South America. In recent years, with the need to simulate the style of tropical rainforest aquascaping in the fish tank, it has become a kind of popular freshwater ornamental fish in the aquarium, which has been hot from the Netherlands to China and has become an important role in aquascaping.



 
2.Neon fish species
Neon fish is a very beautiful fish. The body color is gorgeous and colorful. Different fishes have different styles. Common species of neon fish are Baolian lantern neon fish, traffic light neon fish, Denison barb, petite la Georgia, norman's Lampeye, Hyphessobrycon flammeus, silver-tipped tetra, etc.



 
3.Neon fish keeping
Neon fish is a relatively easy-to-raise fish, but there are three points to be noted:
1.Whether the fish is stable when swimming
2.Is the color uniform throughout the body?
3.Is the fish's body shape normal?



 
4.The optimum temperature of keeping neon fish
Generally, the optimal temperature for raising neon fish is 22-28 ° C. It is worth noting that the temperature of the new water and the water in the aquarium should be the same when changing the fish tank water. In winter, when the temperature drops, you can use a heating rod to keep the suitable water temperature in the fish tank. We suggest you keep this
Submersible Aquarium Heater. It can be adjusted automatically through the switch. Temperature range: 22℃~34℃, and 100W's range is 16-32℃. In summer, you can use a fan or ice cubes to keep the suitable water temperature in the fish tank. At the same time, because neon fish live in groups, in the summer, pay attention to whether the fish often swim out of the water surface. As the temperature rises in summer, the amount of dissolved oxygen in the fish tank will decrease, which may cause fishes' hypoxia. If necessary, you can reduce the CO2 emission or add an aeration pump.


 
5.Other things you need to know when keeping neon fish
Neon fish like to live in soft acidic water, suitable water pH range is 6-7. Neon fish is a kind of very mild fish, and it will not attack other fishes. It should be noted that it can not be mixed with some other large, aggressive and brutal fishes, as this will easily cause them to be harmed.



 
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