The traffic light fish is a tropical fish, and it is a relatively common and highly ornamental tropical fish. Its scientific name is Neon fat carp, also known as red lantern fish, fluorescent lantern fish, is a fish of Neon fat carp, Cyprinidae, Cypriniformes, Osteichthyes. It is native to the upper tributaries of the Amazon River and the climate type of its habitat is tropical rainforest climate. Therefore, it is a tropical fish.
The water temperature suitable for the growth of traffic light fish is 22-26 ℃. If the water temperature is very low, less than 20 C, their growth rate will be very slow, and resistance will also decline, it is easy to get sick. Therefore, when breeding, it is recommended to put them in the greenhouse for breeding. In winter, we need to pay attention to keeping warm. If the air temperature is very low, heating rods should be installed in the fish tank to ensure the water temperature.
Because it is a tropical fish itself, it is very suitable for breeding with other tropical fish. They are mostly more timid, generally will not easily attack other fish, so it is easier to mix the fish. Generally speaking, they can be raised in the same tank with other ornamental fish such as lotus lantern fish, triangle lantern fish, black line flying fox, guppy fish, one eyebrow man, Mary fish, Congo mermaid, moonlight fish and so on.
