COMMON NAMES: Black tetra, neon tetra, black neon
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
ADULT SIZE: 1.5 inches
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 5 years
Characteristics
Family Characidae
Origin Brazil
Social Peaceful, schooling fish
Tank Level Mid to top-dwelling
Minimum Tank Size 10 gallon
Diet Omnivore
Breeding Egglayer
Care Easy
pH 5.5 to 7.5
Hardness Up to 6 dGH
Temperature 73 to 81 F (23 to 27 C)