Description
Albino Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi – Albino morph)
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Paracheirodon innesi (Albino strain)
Common Name: Albino Neon Tetra
Size: ~1.2 inches (3 cm)
Lifespan: 3 – 5 years
Tank Zone: Middle swimmers
🌊 Water Parameters
TDS: 80 – 150 ppm
pH: 5.5 – 7.0
Temperature: 22°C – 26°C (72°F – 79°F)
Water Type: Soft, slightly acidic
🐟 Characteristics
Albino version with pearl-white body, pinkish hues, and faint neon stripe
Peaceful and shoaling like regular neon
Slightly less hardy than normal neon
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous
Diet: Flakes, micro-pellets, baby brine shrimp, bloodworms
Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily
🛠️ Maintenance
Weekly water change: 20–25%
Best in planted aquariums with gentle lighting
Needs stable parameters
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: 8+
Tank Mates: Peaceful fish – rasboras, shrimp, corydoras
Avoid: Aggressive species
✅ Do’s
Keep in groups for comfort
Provide plants + hiding spaces
Maintain stable water
❌ Don’ts
Don’t mix with fin-nippers
Don’t keep in very small groups
Don’t neglect water changes
⭐ Quick Tips
A rare albino morph of neon tetra – soft pastel beauty for planted aquariums.
