{"product_id":"black-neon-tetra-hyphessobrycon-herbertaxelrodi","title":"Black Neon Tetra | Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Neon Tetra pairs a glowing white-green stripe with a velvety black band running beneath it, a subtle two-tone contrast that looks superb in a shoal. Hardy, peaceful and dependable, it is one of the easiest tetras for any community and stays small at around 3.5-4cm. A lovely, undemanding schooling fish for the planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi comes from the Paraguay basin and the Rio Taquari of Brazil in South America, living in warm, soft, slightly acidic streams and clear, tannin-stained waters shaded by vegetation. It shoals among plants and submerged roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, slender tetra with an iridescent greenish-white upper line set directly above a broad black band that runs from mid-body to the tail. The two stripes create a crisp, elegant contrast. It reaches around 3.5-4cm and shows best colour under gentle lighting over dark substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and gregarious, it must be kept in a group of at least six (more is better) to feel secure and display naturally. An ideal community fish that mixes happily with other small, gentle species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA micro-predatory omnivore. Feed a quality micro-pellet or flake as a staple, with small frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-bloodworm for the best colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a well-planted tank of at least 60 litres with soft to neutral water at 23-27°C, gentle filtration and some shade or floating plants. Dark substrate and a mature, stable tank bring out its colours. It is hardy but, like most tetras, dislikes big swings in water chemistry, so keep conditions steady and nitrates low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that can be bred in a separate, dimly lit, soft-water tank with fine-leaved plants or a spawning mop. The adults scatter eggs and eat them if given the chance, so remove them after spawning; the fry are tiny and need infusoria-grade first foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Neon Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Paraguay basin, Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3.5-4cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23-27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful planted community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther small tetras, rasboras, danios, Corydoras, dwarf gouramis, peaceful loaches and a betta. Excellent in a mixed community of gentle, similarly sized fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive fish that will eat or bully them, and persistent fin-nippers. Avoid keeping them in small numbers, as a lone or tiny group becomes shy and loses colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232815989027,"sku":"AA2052","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Black_Neon_Tetra.jpg?v=1781483457","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/black-neon-tetra-hyphessobrycon-herbertaxelrodi","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}