Black Neon Tetras are a small, community fish perfect for the peaceful, planted aquarium. Their behavior is best exhibited when they are in a large shoal of the same species. They will school with other neon tetra species such as Green Neon, Orange Neon, Neon, and Cardinal Tetra.
Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Origin: South America
Purchase Size: Approx. 1"
Adult Size: 1" - 1.5"
Type: Charachin
Temperament: peaceful
Wild/Tank-Raised: tank-raised
Temperature: 68° - 82° F
pH: 5.5 - 7.0
Diet: flakes & live and frozen foods
Recommended Tank Size: 10+ gallons