For one, lower is better, although there is a reasonable level below which you'd be hard pressed to convince me is necessary except for wild caught fish. Not because of the chemistry, but because of the human error involved. If you cycle fishlessly you can and must add the full stock at the same time to get the full benefit of fishless cycling. If you do a fishy cycle which is not for the faint of heart with neons! Kissofthegorami Broke College Student. Feb 24, 0 0 39 Boston,MA. Rummy nose get 2" long.
Too big for a school in a 10 gallon. You should also always get one larger school than a few tiny ones. One kind of tetra is better.
Rummy nose are sensitive to water fluctuations which are harder to prevent in a 10 gallon. The addition of some live plants to absorb nitrite, ammonia, nitrates is always benefitial in a heavily stocked tank.
I was thinking neons only. Stocking levels are limited by fish derived pollution. NO3 is used as a proxy to measure it, but the concern isn't the NO3 itself as much as it is the hormones and organics. Adding live plants doesn't solve this problem, they only mask it by absorbing the NO3. There's no question that live plants improve the overall beauty and health of an aquarium, but they do not allow you to increase your stocking load beyond what your tank volume can already handle.
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Neon Tetras are a tiny, active and beautiful fish that is very popular with experienced and beginner fish keepers.
The Neon Tetra can grow up to 1. Plenty of beginners will get a 5-gallon tank as their first fish tank. A 5-gallon fish tank might work out for some species of fish, but keeping a group of 5 to 6 Neon Tetras in such a tiny tank can get overcrowded once you add in your plants and decor. When Neon Tetras are fully grown, a gallon tank might be the perfect size for a group of 5 to 6 of them.
Of course, there is more to think about when getting the right-sized fish tank. Once the aquarium is mature and your skills are honed, you should be able to keep two neon-tetra-size fish per gallon.
No, neon tetras cannot live alone in a small fish tank. This tetra gets depressed, stressed, and eventually dies when kept alone in a small tank as neon tetra is schooling fish and needs space to swim. Neon tetras will be just fine without an air pump or air stone in the tank. It is no big deal as long as the live plants cover the oxygen demand and supply. The general rule when it comes to deciding fish per gallon is that if a fish is smaller than 3 inches, a single fish will need a gallon per inch of the length of the fish.
How many neon tetras can you put in a gallon tank with a betta? Again, none. The bare minimum for trying to keep neon tetras with betta fish is 20 gallons Tetras are freshwater fish that can withstand a slightly more range of pH levels. Neon tetras also like to live in water that has neutral or slightly acidic properties. For this, you will need to maintain your tank water at a pH level from 6 to 7.
Generally, most neon tetra owners like to keep the pH level to 6. When it comes to water hardness, tetras prefer soft water. Therefore, the water hardness for neon tetra aquarium should be less than 10 dGH. You can also use peat bags to lower the pH level if needed. This can also help to make the water softer. Neon tetras captured in the wild are known to be the hardiest.
Nowadays, most neon tetras that are available in pet stores and home aquariums come from fish farming. Due to this, neon tetras are more delicate than wild tetras. Therefore, this tetra needs more care and extra effort to care. If you are determined to house neon tetras, you must be aware of all their tank requirements. For instance, you should know that neon tetras are not suitable if you have a newly cycled tank.
These tetras will need a more mature tank that has been cycled for at least 4 months. If you are not able to achieve this, then neon tetras are not for you. In a mature tank, bacteria maintain the water conditions in the tank, making it healthier for your fish. These bacteria decompose and break down all the organic wastes into harmless compounds.
As your fish produces a constant release of ammonia and wastes from food and feces, a good filtration system is required. The filtration helps to break these harmful materials into less toxic chemicals. The cycle should be carried out without any fish in the tank. Once you achieve this, you will need to monitor the tank constantly.
Since we are talking about a small gallon tank, you can use a basic HOB Hang on Back filter or a sponge filter. Another neon tetra filter I recommend is the Aquaclear Power Filter. These filters are durable and help to provide a clean water home for your fish in the long run. If done properly, you can have a masterpiece of an aquarium. Therefore, while decorating the tank, you should know the characteristics of the fish you are going to keep.
When it comes to neon tetras, your mind needs to keep in mind the hiding spaces. These tetras tend to hide if they feel threatened. For this, you need to plant your aquarium tank heavily. You can buy some aquatic live plants or fake plants. You can also add decore , leaf litter, and driftwood.
Doing this will make your neon tetras feel like they are in their natural habitat. In addition, keep in mind that while housing the neon tetra in a gallon tank, you do not add other unnecessary ornamental decorative items. You need to make sure that neon tetras do not eat the substrate.
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