January Tetra, also known as Costello Tetra, is a species of characin. It lives in the Amazon basin in Brazil and Peru.
Its name comes from Lake Hyanuary in Brazil.
People also call it Green Neon, but this name refers to another fish called Paracheirodon simulans.
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January Tetra Interesting Facts
- January tetra is found in the Amazon basin of Brazil and Peru.
- Named after Lake Hyanuary in Brazil, it’s also called Costello Tetra.
- This fish grows up to 1.7 inches (4.4 centimeters) long.
- Ideal living conditions include a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 and a temperature of 73.4°F to 80.6°F (23°C to 27°C).
January Tetra Habitat
January tetra comes from the Amazon River basin in South America. It lives in freshwater and swims close to the bottom (benthopelagic).
This fish prefers a pH between 6.0 to 7.5, with a hardness (dH) of up to 15.
The ideal temperature range for this tropical fish is 73.4°F to 80.6°F (23°C to 27°C).
| Water Temperature: | 73.4°F to 80.6°F (23°C to 27°C) |
| Water pH: | 6.0 to 7.5 pH |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
January Tetra Physical Characteristics
Size: 1.7 inches (4.4 centimeters)
January tetra grows up to 1.7 inches (4.4 centimeters) long.
January Tetra Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Hemigrammus |
| Scientific Name: | Hemigrammus hyanuary |
| Also Known As: | January Tetra, Costello Tetra |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |