Name: Tetra - Black Neon
Brand: Brooklands
SKU: TC02
Price: 5.9 NZD
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Tetra - Black Neon

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Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi)

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Overview: The Black Neon Tetra is a sleek, sophisticated twist on the classic Neon Tetra. While it shares a similar body shape, its coloring is entirely distinct and highly elegant. It features two prominent parallel horizontal stripes: a glowing, iridescent neon greenish-white stripe on top, and a deep, velvety jet-black band directly beneath it. To top it off, they have a striking splash of bright orange-red at the top of their eyes, making them look incredibly sharp against a dark backdrop.

Origins: They are native to the Paraguay River basin in Brazil. They thrive in slow-moving streams, tributaries, and flooded forest areas where the water is often stained tea-colored by decaying organic matter, making it soft and slightly acidic.

Personality: Black Neons are exceptionally peaceful, active, and tight-schooling fish. They generally occupy the middle and upper layers of the water column. They are notably hardier and less sensitive to water fluctuations than standard Neon Tetras, making them a fantastic alternative for both beginners and experienced aquascapers looking for a reliable, stunning schooler.

Care Level: Very Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore (Genuinely unpicky; they thrive on high-quality crushed flakes, micro-pellets, and frozen daphnia or brine shrimp)
Max Size: 4 cm
Family: Characidae
Tank Size: 60 Litres minimum to allow for a proper schooling corridor
Temperature: 22°C – 28°C
pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (They love soft, slightly acidic water but adapt well to neutral setups)
Should be kept in groups? Yes. They are strictly a schooling fish and should be kept in a group of at least 6 to 8, though a school of 15 or more in a planted tank looks absolutely spectacular.

Pro Tip: To get that upper neon stripe to truly glow, use a dark substrate (like black sand) and introduce plenty of live plants. The contrast makes their colors pop dramatically compared to a tank with bright gravel.