Green Neon Tetra (January Tetra) (Hemigrammus hyanuary)

Fish in the family Characidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameHemigrammus hyanuary

FamilyCharacidae

Also known asJanuary Tetra, Costello Tetra

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

Dietomnivore

Adult size1.6 in

Minimum tank size15 gallons

Water parametersTemp 73-82°F, pH 5.5-7.5, GH 2-15 dGH

Appearance

Silvery body with a luminous green-gold lateral stripe and a dark spot at the tail base.

Difficulty and care for the Green Neon Tetra (January Tetra)

Easy

Origin and habitat

South America (Lake Hyanuary, Amazon basin)

Keeper notes

Peaceful community schooler.

Log Green Neon Tetra (January Tetra) in your reef tank

Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Green Neon Tetra (January Tetra) alongside everything else in your reef.

Download Reef Trak See the full app