🌑 Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) – Peaceful Schooling Community Fish

The Black Neon Tetra is a hardy and elegant schooling fish that adds subtle contrast and shimmer to freshwater aquariums. With its striking black horizontal stripe accented by a neon white-blue line, this small tetra is both peaceful and eye-catching. Perfect for community setups, planted tanks, and aquascapes.

These tetras are easy to care for and thrive in groups, making them a great choice for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.

🌟 Key Features

• ⚫ Distinctive Coloration: Bright white-blue stripe above a bold black band
• 🐠 Schooling Behavior: Best kept in groups of 6 or more for natural movement
• 🌿 Peaceful Temperament: Excellent for community aquariums
• 💧 Hardy & Beginner-Friendly: Adaptable to a wide range of water parameters
• 🔆 Enhances Aquascapes: Contrast beautifully with green plants and colorful fish

⚙️ Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
• Adult Size: 1.5 inches
• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (20+ recommended for larger schools)
• Water Temperature: 72–80°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Diet: Omnivore – enjoys flakes, micro-pellets, and frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia
• Behavior: Peaceful mid-level swimmer
• Tank Mates: Ideal with rasboras, corydoras, small barbs, guppies, and dwarf gouramis

❓ FAQ

Q: Can Black Neon Tetras live alone?
A: No — they are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least six to feel safe and display natural behavior.

Q: Are they suitable for planted tanks?
A: Yes! They thrive in planted aquariums with gentle filtration and subdued lighting.

Q: Do they get along with shrimp?
A: Yes, they are peaceful and generally safe with adult shrimp.