Black Neon Tetra

Black Neon Tetra

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Elegant tetra with a black horizontal stripe underlaid by a neon greenish-white line. Hardier than regular neons.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

73–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

5.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

1.5"
3.8 cm

Lifespan

5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Very hardy and easy to keep. Great for beginners.

Feeding

Flakes, micro pellets, frozen daphnia, and brine shrimp.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Electric Blue Acara 6" Kribensis 4"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8"

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