{"product_id":"albino-neon-tetra-paracheirodon-innesi","title":"Albino Neon Tetra - Paracheirodon innesi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Neon Tetra is a delicate captive-bred colour form of the classic Neon Tetra, loved for its pale cream to translucent body, soft red markings and glowing iridescent blue-white stripe. It offers a lighter, more unusual look than the standard Neon Tetra while keeping the same peaceful shoaling behaviour. This small South American tetra is best suited to mature planted community aquariums with calm tank mates, stable water quality and gentle filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbino Neon Tetra. Also commonly referred to as the Albino Neon, Albino Neon Fish, White Neon Tetra or Albino Paracheirodon innesi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParacheirodon innesi var. “Albino”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 3–4 cm in captivity, making it a small shoaling tetra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Albino Neon Tetra is a captive-bred aquarium strain. The wild form of Paracheirodon innesi is native to South America, especially parts of the Amazon basin in Colombia, Peru and Brazil. In nature, Neon Tetras are found in shaded blackwater and clearwater forest streams, minor tributaries and slow-moving areas with soft acidic water, submerged roots, leaf litter and plant cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 21–26°C\u003cbr\u003epH Range: 5.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003eHardness: soft to moderately hard water, with soft, slightly acidic water preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery peaceful and social. Albino Neon Tetras are best kept with other small, calm community fish and should not be housed with large, aggressive or predatory species that may stress or eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmnivorous micro-feeder. In nature, Neon Tetras feed on small worms, insects, crustaceans and plant matter. In the aquarium they should be offered quality fine flake, micro pellets, crushed granules, frozen daphnia, cyclops, baby brineshrimp and occasional small live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA practical recommendation is at least 60 litres for a proper group, with a longer aquarium preferred for a larger shoal and more natural swimming behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a peaceful mid-water shoaling fish that should be kept in a group of at least 8, ideally 10 or more. Albino Neon Tetras become more confident and natural in larger groups, especially in planted aquariums with darker substrate, floating plants, driftwood and open swimming space. A secure lid is recommended, as small active fish may jump when startled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCommunity Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis species is well suited to peaceful planted community aquariums with small tank mates such as rasboras, pencilfish, dwarf Corydoras, Otocinclus, small peaceful gouramis, dwarf cichlids and other calm tetras. Avoid large angelfish, predatory fish, aggressive cichlids, fin nippers and any fish large enough to swallow them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest kept in a mature, stable aquarium with gentle filtration, clean water and regular maintenance. Albino colour forms can appear more delicate under very bright lighting, so they often look best in aquariums with plant cover, floating plants or slightly subdued lighting. They should not be added to brand-new or unstable aquariums, as sudden changes in water chemistry can cause stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginner to intermediate fishkeepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon \/ occasional in trade, usually as captive-bred stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Group","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46014799315117,"sku":"AG-103018","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":46014799347885,"sku":"AG-103019","price":2.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46014799380653,"sku":"AG-103020","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/0391\/6205\/files\/AlbinoNeonTetra-Paracheirodoninnesi.jpg?v=1778863290","url":"https:\/\/aquagroup.co.uk\/products\/albino-neon-tetra-paracheirodon-innesi","provider":"Aqua Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}