Black Neons
While this species is known for its hardiness failure to provide the basics could result in a dramatically shortened lifespan.
Black neons. The average black neon tetra lifespan can reach up to 5 years in captivity. The parents will eat their own eggs and babies so it is normal to remove the parents after spawning. Unlike the neon tetra black neon tetras are relatively easy to breed even for the novice aquarist when kept in adequate conditions black neons may spawn on their own but the resulting eggs and fry can also end up as snacks for the adults in the tank.
The black neon tetra is another great fish for planted aquariums where slightly acidic water conditions are present. The black neon tetra is an energetic little beauty with a pleasant personality. Black neon tetra tank.
A meticulous look at the fish reveals. When equipped the black neon hightops serves a fully cosmetic purpose. The black neon tetra has been successfully bred in captivity and most black neons available for sale for the aquarium trade are captive bred.
The fish got its name due to its similarity with neon tetra fish but you can easily see between them black neon has the same stripe on the body but its body color is black. For those interested in breeding their black neons setting up a separate spawning tank is the best practice. Black neon tetra etymology.
The black neon hightops is an unsplicable feet item that was introduced as part of black friday 2020. Axelrod 1927. That said there are no guarantees.
From the ancient greek υπελάσσων hyphesson meaning of lesser stature used as a prefix in this case plus the generic name brycon. Use our fish community creator tool to plan your tank set up and ensure that the black neon tetra is. Put this fish among contrasting plants and a dark background and you will have a vibrant and beautiful aquarium.
It looks really neat when you see a school of this fish darting about. Black neon tetra hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi is a freshwater omnivore of the characid family originating from the paraguay river basin and taquari river of south brazil it owes its widespread popularity to its appearance. As with many fish the black neon tetra often spawns in the early morning.
Named for american author publisher and entrepreneur dr. Their lifespan basically mimics regular neons. To help your fish reach its full potential you ll need.
The black neon tetra is an egg scatterer laying adhesive sticky eggs over plants etc. One female can produce several hundred eggs. Two distinct adjoining black and shiny white lateral stripes extending from caudal fin to gill cover on basic silver coloration.
The black neon tetra has a yellow green stripe that runs the length of the body with a black region under the yellow green stripe.
