neon tetras

[Fishfiles1]

are they really as sencitive as they say they are, what would be a good tank set up for them

 

[Lupin]

Mass production and inbreeding has diminished their quality. Cardinals would be a much better option but more expensive and most of them are wild-caught specimens which are still more sensitive than the captive-bred ones. A planted tank of at least 20g is most suitable for cardinals and neons.

 

[Fishfiles1]

there going into a 35 gal. but sould i be really worried about that neon tetras disease

 

[Lupin]

there going into a 35 gal. but sould i be really worried about that neon tetras disease

You don't have to if you're selective in choosing stocks. If you suspect NTD, isolate the suspected fish immediately for further observations.

 

[Fishfiles1]

what is the signs of it

 

[platytetrafan]

I have a 36g corner bow with 4 neon tetras and 2 black neon tetras they are doing fine the water ph in my tank is more acidic they like acidic ph if you keep them in a school and acclimate them real well they will do fine also lots of plants and hiding places makes them feel more secure.

 

[Lupin]

what is the signs of it

Neon Tetra Disease (Pleistophora hyphessobryconis)
Symptoms:
Restlessness especially at night (a weird behavior can be distinguished when the afflicted fish seems to be swimming on its own while the rest are "asleep"), loss of coloration on its body usually starting on the midsection, secondary infections brought by finrot and dropsy, curved spine, erratic behavior

Causes:
This is caused sporozoan parasites and is very contagious.

Treatment:
There is no known cure up to this date as the sporozoan parasites have proven themselves very resistant to several medications. Any fish suspected to be afflicted or afflicted must be isolated immediately and eventually euthanized if no improvement in its health has been observed in the next few days. Transmission is done mostly by fish picking on the afflicted and spores infecting new hosts as the current host dies.

Notes:
This disease has been confused with Columnaris. Note that the NTD is usually associated with a creamy colored patch which appears to "delete" the actual coloration of the fish. Columnaris is associated with white patches, a case very different from NTD.

Neons are very vulnerable to NTD but this is also found among cichlids, danios, rasboras and other species. There have been several reports that so far only the cardinal tetras are immune to this disease.

 

[NeonFlux]

Neon Tetra Disease (Pleistophora hyphessobryconis)
Symptoms:
Restlessness especially at night (a weird behavior can be distinguished when the afflicted fish seems to be swimming on its own while the rest are "asleep"), loss of coloration on its body usually starting on the midsection, secondary infections brought by finrot and dropsy, curved spine, erratic behavior

Causes:
This is caused sporozoan parasites and is very contagious.

Treatment:
There is no known cure up to this date as the sporozoan parasites have proven themselves very resistant to several medications. Any fish suspected to be afflicted or afflicted must be isolated immediately and eventually euthanized if no improvement in its health has been observed in the next few days. Transmission is done mostly by fish picking on the afflicted and spores infecting new hosts as the current host dies.

Notes:
This disease has been confused with Columnaris. Note that the NTD is usually associated with a creamy colored patch which appears to "delete" the actual coloration of the fish. Columnaris is associated with white patches, a case very different from NTD.

Neons are very vulnerable to NTD but this is also found among cichlids, danios, rasboras and other species. There have been several reports that so far only the cardinal tetras are immune to this disease.

Thats why cardinals are the way to go. :welcome:

 

[Fishfiles1]

but there cost more

 

[Danyal]

not too much more and, imo, they're much better looking.