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18–25°C · pH 7–8 · 60L
£11.99
Tiny striped Neoheterandria livebearer for calm planted nano aquariums, best kept in a settled group with gentle tank mates.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Neoheterandria elegans
Tiger Teddy Livebearer are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour. Larger shoals stay calmer, eat better, and look stunning.
Tiny striped Neoheterandria livebearer for calm planted nano aquariums, best kept in a settled group with gentle tank mates.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Tiger Teddy Livebearer (Neoheterandria elegans) is a tiny striped livebearer for calm, planted nano aquariums. It is not a goodeid and it is not a novelty keyword page; it is a delicate little poeciliid that needs small foods, clean water and peaceful surroundings.
| Scientific name | Neoheterandria elegans |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 2-3 cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 40 litres or more for a small group |
| Temperature | 22-26 C |
| pH | 6.5-7.8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful but easily outcompeted |
| Diet | Tiny dry, frozen and live foods |
Keep Tiger Teddy Livebearers in a mature planted aquarium with gentle filtration, mosses, fine-leaved plants and quiet areas for fry. Stable water matters more than chasing extremes. Because the fish are very small, avoid powerful flow and avoid tank mates that rush every meal.
A small group works best. Provide visual cover and feed carefully so shy fish and young fry can find food before faster species take everything.
Use crushed flakes, micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops and other tiny foods. Feed small portions so every fish can eat without polluting the water.
Choose peaceful nano fish only. Related livebearers and splitfins to compare include Polka-dot Splitfin, Barred Splitfin, Twoline Skiffia and Spotted Skiffia. El Tigre Endler Guppy is a useful comparison if you want a livelier small livebearer.
Order Tiger Teddy Livebearer when your nano aquarium is mature, planted and ready for small foods. Livestock is packed for dispatch across the UK and sent by a licensed live-animal courier where live-animal shipping applies. Livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
For more unusual small livebearers, compare Polka-dot Splitfin, Barred Splitfin, Twoline Skiffia, Spotted Skiffia.
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