Tetra Black Neon

Tetra Black Neon

Black Neon Tetra Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi Natural Range Colour and Varieties These tetras are native to Paraguay and the Silver belly with a black top underneath the dor- southern parts of Brazil. sal and a green to white line through the body from the eye to the tail, they are shaped similar Maximum Size and Longevity to Kerri Tetra just smaller. They will grow to approximately 4cms and can live for up to 5 years. Sexing and Breeding It is not that hard to tell the difference between Water Quality males and females. Females will be a lot Prefer soft acid water plumper and rounder in the body due to their bel- · Temperature: 22°C - 27°C. lies being full with eggs. Black neon's are egg · pH: 5.5—7.0 layers and will lay their eggs in a scattered for- · General Hardness: 100 ppm. mation, laying them on leaves glass and rocks in the aquarium. Parents should be removed from Feeding the tank after they laid the eggs as the adults will Black Neon Tetras are an omnivore and will feed eat the eggs and fry. on live foods such as brine shrimp and live black worm. They also readily take a variety of fish General Information foods such as flake and TetraMin Tropical A lot of people think that Black Neon tetras and Crisps. Neon tetras are the same types of fish; this is not true. Although having the same names (Neon) Compatibility these fish are completely different and have These tetras are a peaceful fish and will be com- variations on the water quality they will live in patible with most other tetras, they should be and the level of difficulty in keeping them. Keep- kept in a school of about 6 or more. Larger, ag- ing them in a tank with plants will let them hide gressive fish such as Angel fish are not recom- under the leaves and make them feel less mended tank mates. stressed. .

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