
Males also have flatter bellies than females and straight blue stripes, while females have blue stripes that curve upward because of the female’s rounded body shape. Male neon tetras are typically brighter in color than females.

Albino neon tetras – unique for their pale white bodies and pink eyes.Longfin neon tetras – this species has fins nearly double the length of the wild neon tetra’s.The body of a neon tetra is narrow and torpedo-shaped, and the fish’s fins and tail are compact, translucent, and pointed.īreeders have introduced different types of neon tetras, which can only be found in captivity. Neon tetras have bright blue heads and backs, with a deep blue stripe from the eye to the tail and an iridescent red stripe on each side of their bodies.

Colors, Patterns, Fins, and Sex Differences Neon tetras are calm, peaceful fish and are rarely aggressive in a peaceful community tank setup. Neon tetras are vivid blue with a thick red line from the belly to the tail.

LiveAquaria sells neon tetras and a couple of neon tetra variations, including black neon tetras.
