Black Neon

Temp. Range:    74° - 80°F. pH:    5.6 - 7.0 dH:    4.0 - 8.0 Adult Size:    1.5"

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Black Neon Tetra $2.29 Buy Black Neon Tetras

Origin:    South America: Rio Paraguay basin, Brazil.
Temperament:    Peaceful. Good for community tanks.
Feeding:   Flake foods, adult brine shrimp, bloodworms & other live foods
Sexing:     Females are larger than males and body is also a little wider.
Comments: Keep in schools of five or more. The Black Neon is not a Neon, it is a completely different species.

The Black Neon Tetra boasts one of aquaria's most beautiful and unusual coloration. The body of the iridescent Black Neon Tetra is an elegant blend of deep obsidian black paired with a contrasting bright, neon horizontal stripe of yellow-green. A fluorescent orange marking above its eyes completes the telltale markings of the Black Neon Tetra.

Praised for its peaceful nature, the Black Neon Tetra is a great addition to any soft water community aquarium. The distinct coloration of the Black Neon Tetra complements the shaded green and yellow hues of most freshwater plants. In turn, the plants offer hiding places for the Black Neon Tetra. The addition of rocks and driftwood also help mirror its natural habitat. The Black Neon Tetra thrives in slightly acidic water and will do best when water parameters are kept constant. The Black Neon Tetra is 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 light levels until spawning occurs. To encourage breeding, water hardness should be less than 4 KH. Live foods such as mosquito larvae are another great inducer. Be sure to remove the adult Black Neon Tetras after the eggs have been laid, as they will eat the eggs. The eggs should hatch within 30 hours.

Breeding Black Neons and Raising Fry   (Opens a new browser window for members of Aquarium-Club.com)

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