Black Neon Tetra
General
- Geographic Origin: Brazil
- Latin Name: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
- Other Names & Variants:
- Neon Tetra
- Black Neon
- Black Tetra
Characteristics
- Colors: Black , Green , White
- Lifespan: 4.0 - 5.0 years
- Average Size: 1.42 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: Eggs
- Substrate Preference: Sand
- Swim Zone: Top
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Black Neon Tetra.
- Algae
- Algae Wafers
- Bloodworms (freeze-dried)
- Bloodworms (frozen)
- Bloodworms (live)
- Brine Shrimp (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Cyclops (frozen)
- Daphnia (frozen)
- Daphnia (live)
- Flakes
- Pellets
- Tubifex Worms
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Fast
- pH:
5.17 - 7.67
- Temperature: 71.0°F - 81.0°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Black Neon Tetra is best kept in groups of 8.
- Adonis Tetra
- Bleeding Heart Tetra
- Blue Emperor Tetra
- Calvus Cichlid
- Cardinal Tetra
- Celestial Pearl Danio
- Chocolate Gourami - Vaillant
- Cobalt Blue Dwarf Goby
- Daisys Rice Fish
- False Julii Corydora
- Gold Tetra
- Harlequin Rasbora
- Julii Corydorya Catfish
- Miguelito Corydora
- Neon Tetra
- Otocinclus
- Peacock Gudgeon
- Pygmy Corydora
- Red Minor Tetra
- Serpae Tetra