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Datasheet Black Neon:

German name:
Black neon

Scientific name
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Origin:
South America: Brazil, Mato Grosso

Size:
4 cm

Aquarium

Length:
50 cm

Contents:
From 112 liters

Lighting:
Shady

Furnishings:

water values

Temperature:

23-27ºC

PH value:
5.5 – 7.3

Behave

Number:
7

Area:
middle and top

propagation:
egglayer

Lining:
omnivore

Behave:

Difficulty level:
Beginner

General information about black neon

Black neon Source: Image on Wikimedia Commons License: CC Attr. SA 3.0 Author: Luki86

Black tetras, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, are among the tetra species that are most likely to show swarm behavior.

They usually stay in the upper third of the tank and like to swim against the filter flow.

White fin tips are normal.

Some black neon tetras have slightly whitish tips on the dorsal, anal, and sometimes caudal fins.

The dorsal fin in particular becomes whiter towards the tip. It is not a disease.

The white areas are often not visible in photos because flashes are usually used. The fins then look crystal clear.

With good lighting, the fins look great with the white trim.

Courtship Black Neon: