My aquarium fish (Paracheirodon axelrodi)

Neon is a very lively fish in aquarium hobby. Originally from the USA and the Amazon basin, neon has become popular over the years thanks to its "electric" colors, particularly conspicuous in our aquariums.

Neon fish lifestyle
Upon arrival in your aquarium, the neon is a fish that requires care of his own kind.

What diet for my neon?
Neon feeding in general is omnivorous. Food must be adapted to the size of its mouth. You can feed them complete feeds for neon fish, and from time to time offer them live and frozen prey such as bloodworms or brine shrimp. Neon lights can fast for 1 or 2 days if you are away, but beyond that get closer to a neighbor or loved one to feed them.

Which aquarium to choose for my neon fish?
Neon fishes like spacious aquariums so you can get around on a bench easily. Your fish will feel more reassured in an aquarium of 100L minimum and a length of 80cm or more for a dozen neon lights, which will approach their natural environment.

Neon likes shadows and dim light. Give him a clear space to swim freely, and small hiding places thanks to a dense aquarium.
When your neon fish arrive at home, be sure to follow the steps of introducing fish into the aquarium. In order not to create a thermal shock or your fish catch cold, soak the bag still closed with your fish inside in your new aquarium, so that the water of the bag takes the same temperature as your aquarium. Leave them for about twenty minutes, and only then you can gently release your neon fish in the aquarium.

How to maintain the aquarium of my neons?
Neons come from areas where the water is very soft and acid, so avoid too low temperatures, but also too high that could make it fragile. The temperature of your aquarium should be between 20 and 25 degrees (neutral pH). Test it regularly with appropriate water test strips, and remember to clean the filters often.

Which fish to put with neon lights?
Neons are Amazonian fish that live with difficulty with large fish because they may be eaten. In addition, prefer quiet fish species for your neon lights, which are particularly sensitive and heart. You can associate them with many aquarium fish type Corydoras, Ancistrus or Otocinclus.

Neon fish diseases
The acclimation and the quality of the water in your aquarium are essential for your neon fish are essential to keep them healthy. This will prevent the development of "white spot disease", which affects many species of freshwater and cold water fish.

What is white spot disease?

The parasite associated with white spot disease can occur when your fish are weak or too stressed. Pay special attention to the first days of introducing fish into your aquarium. The change of environment is often a good time for the development of white spot disease for neon. The white spot disease often causes the death of the affected fish, so it must be treated as soon as possible.

How to treat whiteheads of fish?
White spot disease is easily treated if it is treated in time. With the appearance of white dots on your neon lights, you will be able to bring you an effective adapted treatment to look after your Punktol or A.P.B fish of Francodex. Be careful not to choose products that could be harmful to other fish in your aquarium.