Create a good environment for the fish

Make sure the tank is good for me and my fish\

Pick a nice cute fish

Common Name: neon tetras

And any other names that it goes by: neon tetras

Scientific Name: Paracheirodon innesi

Description:

What fish does your fish typically get along with: rasboras, danios, and betta fish

Is your fish aggressive, semi-aggressive, passive, or a community type of fish?

Neon Tetras are passive, peaceful, community type fish

Tell me about the water that your fish lives in. If it is fresh or saltwater. Freshwater

What are some things that you need to know about this type of water? List 3 facts that you find out about it. Ph needs to be 6.0-7.5, temperature needs to be 72-76 degrees, and perform regular water changes

How much space does that fish usually have in its natural environment? Enough space to swim around in school group

What type of decor do you want to have in your aquarium? You can show me multiple things. I would like to have a little house for the pet and maybe some plants

What are the typical costs of these items if you have to purchase them? Probably between 5-10 dollars

include a picture of your decor

What type of substrate are you planning on going with? Ex: gravel, sand, etc. Most likely sand cause there would be other fish in the tank as well

If you plan on purchasing a specific type of substrate what would that cost? 3-7 dollars

picture of the rocks

What is tank lighting used for/its purpose? Tank lighting is used to promote the health and growth of fish and plants, regulate behavior through a natural day/night cycle, and create an appealing visual display of the aquarium's inhabitants and decor

Do you need tank lighting? Yes

How often should you leave the light on? 8-10 hours

What is the purpose of a hood cover/what does it do? A fish tank hood cover's main purposes are to prevent fish from jumping out, reduce water evaporation, keep out contaminants like dust and cat hair, and help stabilize water temperature.

Do you need a hood cover? Yes

What is the temperature of your fish’s natural environment? 72-78 degrees

Do you think you will need a water heater? It depends on my other classmates fish

How does your fish get air? From the water in their tank through their gills

Is there anything specific you need to add to your tank for them to get air? No