Black Neon - Coloring
Black Neon
The Black Neon Tetra originally came from Brazil. It is distinguished by red in its eye and a thin iridescent pale green line from the eye to the tail. It is dark below this line fading to a silvery belly. The fins are nearly colorless. It is not a black variation of the popular Neon Tetra, but is a completely different species. The Black Neon Tetra is a schooling fish, like other tetras, and does better with at least 6 of its kind. It combines nicely with other large tetras.
Black Neon
Black Neon Tetra - Compatibility:
The Black Neon Tetra is compatible with th Black Skirt Tetra, Blind Cave Tetra, Bloodfin Tetra, Buenos Aries Tetra, Corydoras Catfish, Diamond Tetra, Glass Catfish, Glassfish, GloFish, Kuhli Loach, Lemon Tetra, Mollies, Platies, Plecos, Red Eye Tetra, Serpae Tetra, Silver Hatchet, Silver Tip Tetra, Swordtails, White Cloud, Zebra Danio
Black Neon Tetra - Breeding
Live food will help induce breeding. The females are slightly broader and larger than the males. A pair should be separated into a breeding tank containing soft acidic water. Light should be allowed slowly into the tank in the early morning. Eggs will be scattered on plants and substrate. Remove the adults after breeding. Hundreds of fry can hatch in a day and will be swimming before the week is out. Feed the fry infusoria or extremely small flakes after they have consumed their yolk sac.
Black Neon Tetra - Profile
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Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
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Family: Characin
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Temperature: 23 - 26 C; 74 - 79 F
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pH: 6.7
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Size: 4 cm; 1.5 inches
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Life Span: 5 - 10 years
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Breeding: Normal, Egg Layer