Green Neon Tetra is not bred on a commercial basis and is thus less common and usually more expensive than other Neon. Green Neon differing in possessing a greener lateral stripe which covers more of the eye or head and extends to the caudal-fin base, a lesser amount of relatively duller red pigmentation, and smaller in size. It’s sometimes traded as ‘false neon tetra’ or ‘blue neon tetra’.

The Cardinal tetra is a very popular aquarium fish, just like its relatives, the Neon. It differs in possessing relatively more red pigment on the body, a broader blue lateral stripe and a less distinct white marking on the anal-fin. Cardinal Tetra is now commercially bred on a large scale with selectively-produced ornamental strains including ‘gold’ and albino. Buy a group of at least 8 of these, or maybe more. All Neons are shoaling species by nature.

One of the most popular and instantly recognisable fishes in the aquarium hobby. Neon name came from its Blue-Lateral-stripe which is used to confuse predator. This species has been selectively-bred to produce a number of additional strains including albino, ‘golden’ (leucistic), short-bodied, long-finned and ‘diamond’ (in which the dorsal surface is covered in reflective scales).

Commonly known as Amandae tetra, one of the smallest tetra (less than 1 inch!) in the aquarium with stunning bright orange-reddish color. Buy a group of at least 6 of these, or maybe more. They are shoaling species by nature.