Neon - very beautiful small fish, which will be an ornament of any aquarium. They are named so for the bright-blue iridescent strip running along the body. There are several species of these fish: blue - ordinary, red and black. They all get along well in aquariums and please the eye.
Conditions of detention
The content of neon in the aquarium is usually not very difficult. These fish feel good in containers of even a small size, because in themselves they are small.
The water temperature in the aquarium for neon is permissible in the range from 18 to 28 ° C, but it is best to keep them at 20 -24 ° C, since in too warm water the neon can quickly age. So if you are asking yourself the question: "Why do neon fish die in the aquarium?", The most probable cause lies precisely in the elevated temperature of the water. Also, you can not contain neon in one aquarium with aggressive, predatory fish, for example, cichlids , as sooner or later they will be eaten. This is schooling fish, so if you want to extend the life of the neon as long as possible in your aquarium - buy them not in pairs, but in small flocks of 5-6 individuals. Under favorable conditions, neons can live up to 4-5 years.
It should also be remembered that neons like fairly soft water and many plants in which you can hide. Aquariums with a lot of real algae are closest to the natural range of life of the neon.
What to feed the neon in the aquarium, you can decide for yourself, as these fish are not too sensitive to food. However, one should not choose too large fodder, since neon can choke.
Reproduction of neon in a common aquarium
Usually, for spawning fish are transplanted into a separate container, and after spawning is again placed in a common aquarium. Reproduction of neon - a rather complicated and troublesome business, as their caviar is very sensitive to water quality and lighting. However, if the fry are still in the general aquarium, they should be immediately put in another container until they are eaten by larger individuals