Veil-Tailed Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi var. double veil)

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Last updated 01 juin 2024

Welcome to your rare fish megastore! We have ULTRA-RARE Veil-Tailed Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi var. double veil) in stock!
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