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Why Do Neon Tetras Glow?

by Rylan Fazekas Feb 25, 2026 at 1:17 pm

Neon Tetras glow not by coincidence. They glow through adaptation using specialized cells called iridophores that are made to reflect and scatter light. When you add fluorescent light, such as blue light, they appear to glow and show more visible.