They should then be able to feed on newly hatched brine shrimp.Īdditional Information: Despite its name this fish is not as colourful as the Neon Tetra. Feed the newly hatched fry on fine live food infusoria or liquid food for 10-12 days. The eggs are laid over fine leaved plants and hatch in 24 hours.

Water temperature of 25°c, very soft water of PH 5 or lower and subdued lighting. Sexing: It is difficult to sex young Gold Neon’s but the female should be rounder bellies to the malesīreeding: Males are slimmer and have a straighter blue line along the side. Temperature: 73 – 81 Deg F / 23 – 27 Deg Cįeeding: They are omnivorous and do very well on a varied diet of quality flake foods, micro pellets, daphnia, microworms, and brine shrimp. Recommended Minimum Aquarium Capacity: 10 gallon / 40 litreĬompatibility: It is very common to find tetras with Corydoras as companions, as they are both quite peaceful and other tank mates like Guppies, other Tetras, Rasboras, Mollies & Platies

They love playing in a moderate to strong current. Typical Tank setup: Well planted with rocks and driftwood/bogwood. Average Adult Fish Size: 1.5 inches / 3.8 cm

Gold tetra