My dear departed Grandmother gave me one of her 2 gallon octagon tanks and it had about 6 neons to get me started. So I’ll always think of this as my favorite fish.
@bubbleplays6151
Жыл бұрын
Only 2 gallons? Are they healthy right now? Im getting some tetras and im adraid my 7 gallon tank wonr be enough
@hudsonhaynie1632
Жыл бұрын
@Bubble Plays you will be fine with a group of 6 neons. If you want more fish, you could also go with a dozen ember tetras.
@shannarafryer3111
9 ай бұрын
@@bubbleplays6151they’re supposed to be in at least 10 gallons but 20 gallon (long tank) is more ideal. The 7 gallon could be fine temporarily, just not for their entire lives
@bubbleplays6151
9 ай бұрын
@@shannarafryer3111 oh okay thanks
@rashad6409
7 ай бұрын
She give you some tacos too?
@cadenlikespigs
Жыл бұрын
The most iconic tetra.
@Crocodile_80
3 ай бұрын
Where I live it's not as common as black skirt,serpae and rummynose
@TheSunIsMyDestroyer
10 ай бұрын
some people don't realize how big cardinal tetras get so these neons are perfect for smaller tanks
@TenorCantusFirmus
Жыл бұрын
1) They are the most gorgeous fish in the hobby. 2) They make for a breathtaking display. 3) They have the best colours of any species. 4) They are absolutely awesome when swimming in large schools. 5) They are the best eye-catchers.
@brycegum287
4 ай бұрын
6) they die really fast😂
@TenorCantusFirmus
4 ай бұрын
@@brycegum287 Unfortunately that's also true - Mass breeding has weakened them a lot. That's the reason why I now have Congos, but I sometimes miss Neons.
@mikefisher4834
Жыл бұрын
This is pretty much the clown fish of the freshwater world is how common they are but it’s still one of my very favorites and I love the way they look with black neon tetras because they school as one species💯🐠💙🔥
@leesteele666
Жыл бұрын
and they are funny to watch and they actually get quite interactive with you and they are awesome 👍
@kathybarrett-kierstead1022
Жыл бұрын
I love these little fish enjoy their color and so relaxing to watch
@ThisSoundsGood100
Жыл бұрын
Really RELAXING
@yermailmain206
Жыл бұрын
Put those bad boys in a circular tank. They way they swim together 😍😍🤙🏽
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
They sure do!
@thecarnew5334
Жыл бұрын
Goldfish caretakers: 👁️🫦👁️
@shesellsfish
Жыл бұрын
Always loved these. 👍💖👍
@johncameron4194
Жыл бұрын
Need to get some
@AquabaseDesign
7 ай бұрын
I keep the green neon tetra, it is one of my favorite neon tetras 🐟
@87Aquarian
Жыл бұрын
Where else can you get these beautiful and bright colors... CARDINAL TETRAS!! They have the same colors but even more red! Neon Tetras are like the muted version of Cardinal Tetras.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
True but around here the cardinals are a lot more expensive and the water parameter ranges are more narrow.
@87Aquarian
Жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics In most areas Cardinal Tetras are more expensive as they are a more vibrant (eye catching) fish. As far as water parameters, the are pretty identical in their needs so it's a wash in that area. It's really just down to initial cost to purchase. Neons range from $3 to about $6 bucks a piece and Cardinals range from $4 to about $8 a piece.
@lynnbonica4342
Жыл бұрын
Nice shot, really shows off their coloring. What is that plant? It's kinda odd looking. I've never seen one before.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
I believe it’s a crinum?
@romankrhounek5974
Жыл бұрын
Cardinals for me more hardy
@James_Hande
Жыл бұрын
I love and always kept Neons, prefer over Cardinals.
@legendz17
8 ай бұрын
anyone notice the black neon tetras going by? (i think there is a few green neon tetras aswell)
@Madskilsfc157
11 ай бұрын
I have two but one is not swimming normally 😢
@levivankreuningen8952
7 ай бұрын
Hiiiii little bit late but how many can I have in a 15 gallon? Would love to have a big school of them with a apistogramma agassizii and some rcs
@PrimeTimeAquatics
7 ай бұрын
8 or so?
@high_fructose_corn_syrup
7 ай бұрын
I want neons so badly but afraid because of the neon disease. Every pet store here sells them but they always look sickly. If i dare chance getting them, how long should i quarantine them for? They definitely dont seem as hardy as when I had them as a kid. (Im 46) even ones that look healthy dont seem to thive for me.
@PrimeTimeAquatics
7 ай бұрын
I would QT them for four weeks. The Black Neons, Green Neons and even cardinal tetras can be better options.
@FishRfun
Жыл бұрын
I added 18 neons to my 55g denison barb tank that has 2 small angelfish and 1 large one. The largest has eaten 2 neons that were super small but the others are too big to eat. They're all hiding and don't swim much. Just git these from my lfs because they were cheap and the best looking neons I've ever seen. I want them to be happy. Any suggestions besides more plants and driftwood?? I've done that
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
That’s about it!
@FishRfun
Жыл бұрын
@Prime Time Aquatics well earlier I added some bamboo plants and that seems to have helped a bit. The larger angelfish quickly claimed that far corner
@nikolaistoilov8721
Жыл бұрын
i just bought 5 fish and 2 are neon tetras
@spidermonkey1310
Жыл бұрын
Neon tetras are schooling fish. You need at least 6
@BenOchart
Жыл бұрын
Do you ever “black water” neons Jason?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
Yes! So cool!
@yermailmain206
Жыл бұрын
I once kept a bunch and for some reason I think maybe the water being too warm they started fighting till the death 🤷🏽 anyone ever experience aggressive neons?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
I have kept them in the low 80s before without an issue?
@joshbarry9824
Жыл бұрын
probably not enough space or hiding areas, ive only had neon tetra thrive in 20 gallon, 10 gallon was too small
@yermailmain206
Жыл бұрын
@@joshbarry9824 15 neons in a 38 gallon planted. I honestly think it was the temperature🤷🏽
@Hopelifelove
Жыл бұрын
I have been thinking about getting neon tetra, but do they mix with bristlenose piecos?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
Yep - I have kept them together with no issues.
@spidermonkey1310
Жыл бұрын
Neon tetras can be kept with any tropical fish that is non aggressive
@AlexDoubleU44
10 ай бұрын
I have one neon tetra and some guppies. Do I need to get a couple more neon tetras or should I leave it alone?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
10 ай бұрын
The larger the group the better as long as your tank can support more.
@AlexDoubleU44
10 ай бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics ok. I assume the same thing for glofish tetras
@shyamsundarchaulia3429
Жыл бұрын
What is the background music?????
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
Something I pulled from Epidemic Sound? 😀
@Y0UR_4VERAGE_Pl4YER
Жыл бұрын
I want to mix guppies and barbed sharks with the guppies and tetras. Will the mini sharks eat the guppies and tetras
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
Generally barbs and guppies don’t mix well.
@Y0UR_4VERAGE_Pl4YER
Жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics could you mix tetras with the barbs
@vinhle3272
9 ай бұрын
Hi. My 1 or 2 neon tetra always die after every time I change water. When I add new TopFin aquarium gravel to my tank, a few hours later I lost 6 neons plus 4 glo tetras, but my platties and gupies are ok. Does anybody know why? Please help. Total I lost 12 neons and Cardinals tetras. Thanks. I tested 0 amonia and very low nitrite and nitrate. Would the new gravel raise the tank pH and kill them?
@denniswen8483
8 ай бұрын
Do you use dechlorinator ? How many % water change ? For large water change like 50%, maybe change 25% first then another 25% couple hours later.
@soaplag
6 ай бұрын
lampeye neon tetras
@ThatOneGuitarGirl
6 ай бұрын
i had 8 neon tetras and they all died off 1 by 1, every other fish in my tank is perfectly healthy??? i don’t understand
@PrimeTimeAquatics
6 ай бұрын
Smaller neons can sometimes be weak. It might not be anything you did if your water parameters are ok.
@FishRfun
Жыл бұрын
Just ordered 30 cardinal tetras because I heard they're more hardy than neons, plus I think the colors are more vibrant than the neons
@monchug
Жыл бұрын
i can't seem to find any good quality neon tetras.. the LFS around me all have dead fishes in their tanks.. i don't dare buying from them
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
That’s is smart.
@jonathankleckmirroir2424
Жыл бұрын
can tetras be with zebra fish?
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
Usually it’s ok
@jonathankleckmirroir2424
Жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thx
@ShatteredLovesRaspberries
Жыл бұрын
First, i can't , they are expensive, and i have a betta
@stevecooper6653
Жыл бұрын
NA…CARDINALS EVERY TIME..neons are half finished.
@XxCalamityAngelxX
Жыл бұрын
Good for smaller tanks? Absolutely not, they need at least 10 gallons and you need to have 6+ for them to school properly
@PrimeTimeAquatics
Жыл бұрын
Yep - I actually say I prefer a 20 gallon in the species profile attached.
@XxCalamityAngelxX
Жыл бұрын
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Much better, yeah. That's what I have mine in right now, a 20 long
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