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Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi)
Hardier than true neons; tolerates wider parameters and pairs well with cories.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- freshwater
- min tank gallons
- 15
- adult size in
- 1.5
- temperature range f
- 73-81
- ph range
- 5.5-7.5
- gh range dgh
- 2-15
- care difficulty
- beginner
- aggression
- peaceful
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 6
- diet
- omnivore
- lifespan years
- 5
- tank zone
- mid
Sources
- Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
- Practical Fishkeeping public articles · ingest 2026-05-06