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The Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae of the order Characiformes. It is native to streams in Paraguay River basin tributaries of South America.
First imported from South America, The Black neon is a popular aquarium fish, having been bred in large numbers for the hobby. They can have a lifespan of up to ten years, normally about five to seven in an aquarium. Fish that mix well with the Black neon tetra are guppies, other types of tetras, rummy-nose tetra, cardinal tetra, and glowlight tetra, and other community fish that live well in an ideal tetra water condition. Mid-level feeders, they are best kept in schools of six or more. Black Neon tetras are omnivores and will accept most flake foods and commercially prepared foods if sufficiently small.
Reference Info:
- Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon Herbertaxelrodi
- Common name: Black Neon Tetra
- Max. size: 3.2 cm / 1.26 inches
- pH range: 5.0 – 7.5
- dH range: 4 - 15
- Temp range: 20 – 27°C / 68 - 83°F