Species Profile
Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Tetraspeaceful
Adult size
1.5″
Minimum tank
15 gal
Temperature
73–81°F
pH
5.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, micro pellets, frozen
Notes
Quieter cousin to the regular neon. Hardy schooler with a broader pH tolerance.
Photo: Debivort / Wikimedia Commons · Source · CC-BY-SA-3.0