Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi)
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Black Neon Tetra
Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
57 Litres (15 US G.)
3-4.1cm (1.2-1.6 ")
Freshwater
5.5 - 7.5
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)
10-15 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Characidae
The black neon tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is a freshwater fish of the characin family of the order Characiformes. It is native to Paraguay basin of southern Brazil. They often found in the aquarium trade.
Contents
Origin
- South America: Paraguay River basin.
Sexing
- Males are more slender than females. The females bellies are more "triangular".
Tank compatibility
- A peaceful community fish that will do well with other similar-sized Tetras and other peaceful community fish. Keep this Tetra in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep with larger predatory fish such as Angelfish.
Diet
- Will take most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- Prefers a spacious tank with ample swimming space as well as hiding places, planted tank compatible. This fish look exceptionally striking if kept in a planted tank with dark substrate.
Behaviour
- A mid-swimming active shoaling fish, must be kept in groups or will otherwise become shy and withdrawn.
Identification
- As the common name suggests, this fish is the same body shape as the more common Neon Tetra, however, the colouration is entirely different. The top half of the body is a pale olive green-brown, the lateral line, rather than being blue in the Neon Tetra, is white in the Black Neon, with the bottom half of the body being black, with a pale belly. The fins are mostly translucent. The top part of the eye is a striking red.
Pictures
Black Neon Tetra
Black Neon Tetras
Videos
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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