{"product_id":"kitty-tetra-hyphessobrycon-heliacus","title":"Neon Tetra | Paracheirodon innesi","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"165g8v8\" data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eNeon Tetra Fish (Paracheirodon innesi)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eNeon Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish in the world. Known for its vibrant \u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eiridescent blue stripe and bright neon red coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e, this small schooling fish instantly adds movement and color to any aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eNeon Tetras have a shimmering silver body with a glowing blue stripe running across the upper body and a vivid red stripe along the lower half. 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