These tiny pieces of uneaten food and plant matter can be plenty to sustain a Neon Tetra for days or even weeks. And if you have live plants in your tank then small pieces will break off the plants all the time.
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Neon Tetras can go for several days without being fed because their bodies are adapted to survive long periods without eating, but also because there is always more food than you think in your tank.Įvery time you add food to your tank, some of it will inevitably go uneaten and will not be picked up when you clean your tank. In a tank with lots of live plants, Neon Tetras could survive for weeks without being fed. In a normal tank set up, if you were to leave Neon Tetras unattended for one week, they would be unlikely to starve while you were away. Neon Tetras can survive for several days without food. How long can neon tetras go without food? Give them two minutes of eating time and then remove any uneaten food from the tank with a net.įeeding as much food as Neon Tetras can eat in two minutes, twice per day, will be plenty to ensure your Neon Tetras are well fed, but without the risk of overfeeding. We recommend feeding Neon Tetras twice per day.Įach time you feed Neon Tetras, you should put a small amount of food into the tank and watch as they eat it. The only thing that you should bear in mind when choosing food for your Neon Tetras is that their mouths are very small! You will need to crush food into small pieces to allow them to eat it properly and avoid large chunks going to waste and rotting at the bottom of your tank. Just like humans and other animals, your Neon Tetras will benefit from a varied diet containing all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients they need to stay healthy. Rather than just feeding flakes all the time, or picking only one type of food for your Neon Tetras, it’s best to feed them a varied diet. This means that you can feed your Neon Tetras flakes, pellets, vegetables, or freeze-dried live foods such as bloodworm or brine shrimp.
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Neon Tetras are omnivores, which means they will eat both plant and animal matter. What do Neon Tetras eat? Pretty much anything that will fit into their tiny mouths! Neon Tetras were first introduced to the aquarium hobby almost a century ago, so the fish we buy today come from long lines of captive-bred specimens. However, it’s unlikely that the fish you buy at the pet store – or any of their recent ancestors – will have been to the Amazon. Neon Tetras originally come from the Amazon Basin, where they are found in the slow-moving rivers and streams of the Amazon rainforest. This will keep the time they need to spend in a bag to a minimum. You should make sure that your tank is all set up and ready for your fish before buying them from the store or having them delivered. This is why most online fish retailers will deliver live fish with next day delivery. Generally speaking, we would not want to keep Neon Tetras in a bag for more than one day. Obviously, a bigger bag with lots of water and air available – and fewer fish sharing the same bag – will allow the Neon Tetras to survive longer than if lots of fish are all together in one small bag. How long Neon Tetra fish can survive in a bag will depend on the size of the bag, how much water and oxygen is in the bag, and how many fish are being kept inside. How long can Neon Tetra fish survive in the bag? It’s easily possible to spend over $100 setting up a Neon Tetra tank complete with your fish, a filter, an air pump, plants and decorations.
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In addition to this small cost for the fish, you’ll also have to budget for a suitable tank, equipment, and consumable supplies such as food and water treatments. You’re therefore likely to buy 6 or more Neon Tetras at a time, so should expect to spend around $15 or more on your first batch of fish. Neon Tetras should be kept in groups with others of their kind. However, you don’t buy Neon Tetras individually. In fact, each fish should cost you just $2 or $3 USD or the equivalent in your currency. When you order online, a reputable fish store will pack the fish in special packaging to keep them safe during their journey to your home. Some online retailers may allow you to choose specific individuals based on photographs and videos of the fish. There are also a large number of online retailers that sell Neon Tetras.
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13.5 Why is my Neon Tetra swimming at the bottom of the tank? Where to buy Neon Tetra fishĪs Neon Tetras are one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world, they can be found in the vast majority of pet stores.