Neon Tetra and Similar Species
Paracheirodon innesi
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Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Key differences: The red stripe on the Cardinal Tetra extends the entire length of its body, from the snout to the caudal fin, whereas on the Neon Tetra, the red stripe only extends from the mid-body to the caudal fin. Cardinal Tetras also tend to be slightly larger and have a more intense red coloration.
Green Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon simulans
Key differences: The Green Neon Tetra has a more prominent iridescent blue-green stripe and a much fainter or almost absent red stripe, which, if present, is very short and confined to the caudal peduncle. They are also generally smaller than Neon Tetras.
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