Troubles with and Seeking Green Neon Tetras

[xxdivinityxx]

Hi guys,

I was walking past Striker's Aquarium a couple months ago and saw these Paracheirodon simulans aka Green Neons and immediately fell for them. (Of course my FS masters advice that I needed to get pure blue fish in my tank which are tough to come by - helped)

So I popped 6 into my tank and after 3 months they are still hiding under rocks and driftwood. Not even coming out to feed!

Anyone knows what's wrong?
I'm guessing the school is too small so I thought of adding more, however I can't seem to find them anywhere!

Does anyone know where I can get them?

[xxdivinityxx]

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[seudzar]

Too little of them. They feel unsafe. But don't worry, there are many of micro organisms in your tank for them to feed

[Urban Aquaria]

Any larger or more aggressive fishes in the tank? Or perhaps there is very bright lighting or very strong current in the tank? Sometimes those factors can also make them hide alot too.

Yeah, stocking more of them would usually promote an increased sense of safety in numbers, which can help to make them more bold.

[xxdivinityxx]

Too little of them. They feel unsafe. But don't worry, there are many of micro organisms in your tank for them to feed

Any larger or more aggressive fishes in the tank? Or perhaps there is very bright lighting or very strong current in the tank? Sometimes those factors can also make them hide alot too.

Yeah, stocking more of them would usually promote an increased sense of safety in numbers, which can help to make them more bold.

Thanks guys I think that's exactly that. There was a larger aggressive SAE which I've since shifted to another tanks. Lights are strong and I've installed another pump in the tank to promote circulation.

My problem now is no one stocks this fish anymore!
Has anyone seen these?

[Urban Aquaria]

I was just at Aquatic Avenue today, they have stock of green neon tetras.

[xxdivinityxx]

I was just at Aquatic Avenue today, they have stock of green neon tetras.

Omg thanks!! Where is this place please?

[Urban Aquaria]

Omg thanks!! Where is this place please?

They are at Redhill, near the MRT... here is their website: http://www.aquaticavenue.com.sg/#!ou...-location/cd4e

[xxdivinityxx]

Thanks a lot!!

[xxdivinityxx]

I was just at Aquatic Avenue today, they have stock of green neon tetras.

Can't thank you enough, went straight down and picked up a bunch all happy in my tank now!

[zeus888]

Congrats!

As an add-on, I thought I saw Green Neon Tetra at Tiong Bahru (the one along 2 storey houses)..