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Black Neon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

The Black Neon Tetra is a very popular freshwater tetra, which originally came from the clear water streams of South America. This fish has markings that are similar to the Neon Tetra, except the bottom half of the fish is black with a bright yellowish green stripe running horizontally across the fish. They are a great addition to any soft water community aquarium.

Black Neon Tetras add beauty to a planted aquarium; the plants, in turn, will provide hiding places for the fish. Rocks and driftwood also help to mirror its natural habitat. It thrives in slightly acidic water and will do best when water parameters are kept constant. The Neon Tetras are a schooling fish and will do best if kept in odd numbers of 5 or more.

To breed Black Neon Tetras, separate a pair into a "breeder tank" with no lighting at first, and then gradually increase it until spawning occurs. Water hardness should be less than 4 degrees and live food such as mosquito larvae are great inducers. Be sure to remove the adults after the eggs have been laid, as they will eat them. The eggs should hatch within 30 hours.

Black Neon Tetras will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.

Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 2cm - 4cm

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