{"product_id":"albino-black-neon-tetra-hyphessobrycon-herbertaxelrodi","title":"Albino Black Neon Tetra | Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Albino Black Neon Tetra is the soft-toned form of a community classic, keeping the glowing horizontal line while trading the dark band for a paler shimmer. Hardy, peaceful and endlessly easy, it grows to around 3.5–4 cm and looks its best in a lively shoal in a planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi comes from the Paraguay basin of Brazil, living in soft, often tannin-stained streams and backwaters among plants and leaf litter. It shoals in the middle water in gentle current. Soft, gently acidic water, planting and subdued lighting bring out its best colour and shoaling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe standard fish shows a bright blue-green upper line above a velvety black band; this albino form keeps the glowing stripe against a paler, translucent body with red eyes. Small, slender and streamlined, it sparkles in numbers under gentle light. Good diet and soft water intensify the shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is entirely peaceful. It is a model community fish, best kept in a shoal of six or more where it feels secure and displays natural behaviour. It mixes well with other small, calm species and never troubles its tank mates, making it ideal for a beginner community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that eats small foods with relish. Offer quality flake and micro-pellets alongside frozen and live daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm for variety and colour. Small, frequent feeds suit its constant grazing and keep the whole shoal in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of around 75 L for a proper shoal. Keep temperature at 22–27 °C, pH 5.5–7.0 and GH soft to medium, around 2–15. Provide planting, some shade and clean, stable water with regular changes. Hardy and forgiving, it is one of the easiest tetras, and it is completely peaceful and plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is achievable in soft, acidic water. The fish scatter eggs among fine-leaved plants and take no care of them, so the eggs are best protected from hungry adults. Fry hatch in a day or two and need infusoria before graduating to fine prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbino Black Neon Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaguay basin, Brazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5–4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): flake, micro-pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to medium, around 2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids, honey gouramis, peaceful barbs and small peaceful catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to eat a small tetra. 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