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Black Neon Tetra

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Black Neon Tetra are a peaceful addition to the aquarium but should be kept in schools of 5 or more.

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Care: Intermediate
Origin: South America
Max size: 4cm (1.5 inches)
Min Tank Size: 38L (10 gallons)
Lifespan: 5 years
Food: flakes, frozen, freeze-dried, live (brine shrimp, mosquito larvae or worms)
pH: 5.5-7.5
Hardness: 6 dGH
Temp: 23-27C (73-81F)

Breeding  (how to set-up a breeding tank) 
Sexing: males are slimmer, females are bigger (to hold eggs)
  • if two fish are seen courting each other then transfer the female into a breeding tank. The female should stay there at least a night before the male is introduced. During this time she should be fed live food (brine shrimp or mosquito larvae)
  • the breeding tank should have marbles or a dark substrate (marbles create gaps for eggs to fall through to they can't be eaten)
  • the lighting in the tank should be dim (if in the light the tank should be cover with something to subdue the light)
  • When male is introduced continue feeding them live food.
  • when spawning takes place the female will lay eggs which will fall onto the substrate or plants.
  • after spawning remove the mating pair to prevent them from eating the eggs.
  • Fry will hatch within a couple of days and can be fed freshly hatched brine shrimp or crushed flakes on the 2nd day after hatching.

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