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| − | + | == Origin == | |
| − | + | :South America: Paraguay River basin. | |
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Males are more slender than females. The females bellies are more "triangular". | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| + | :A peaceful community fish that will do well with other similar-sized [[:Category:Tetras|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]]. | ||
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| + | :Will take most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as [[brine shrimp]] and [[daphnia]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A mid-swimming active shoaling fish, must be kept in groups or will otherwise become shy and withdrawn. | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Characins, Tetras, Tetras, Shoaling Community Fish | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Characins, Tetras, Tetras, Shoaling Community Fish | ||
Revision as of 02:43, 13 December 2017
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
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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