Black Neon Tetra Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Common Name Black Neon Tetra

Scientific Name Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Family Characidae

Community Docile

Class Tetra

Temperature 78 ºF

Swimming Range Middle

Adult Length 1 1/4- 1 1/2 inches

Feeding Habits Live tubifex worms, blood worms, glass worms and brine shrimp. Frozen daphnia, glass worms, brine shrimp, blood worms and plankton. All freeze dried and flake foods accepted as well.

Compatibility Peaceful and schooling with the same sized fish.

Habitat Brazil: Moderately decorate with rocks, driftwood and live plants.

Breeding Adult males are smaller and slimmer than females.

Additional Comments They are not a true neon, even though the name suggests they are.