Fish Species
Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
About
A hardy, peaceful schooling tetra marked by a luminous pale stripe above a deep black lateral band. It adapts well to community aquariums but shows its best coloration in groups and subdued lighting.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Origin Region
Upper Paraguay basin, Brazil
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
4 cm | 1.6 in
Water Requirements
South American RiversTemperature
24–29°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH Hardness
4–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–6dKH
Min Tank Size
60L