COMMON NAMES: Black tetra, neon tetra, black neon
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\nSCIENTIFIC NAME: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
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\nADULT SIZE: 1.5 inches
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\nLIFE EXPECTANCY: 5 years
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\nCharacteristics
\nFamily Characidae
\nOrigin Brazil
\nSocial Peaceful, schooling fish
\nTank Level Mid to top-dwelling
\nMinimum Tank Size 10 gallon
\nDiet Omnivore
\nBreeding Egglayer
\nCare Easy
\npH 5.5 to 7.5
\nHardness Up to 6 dGH
\nTemperature 73 to 81 F (23 to 27 C)