The Black Neon Tetra has a peaceful nature, very energetic and is an excellent addition to any community aquarium. However, it is advisable not to house them with large, aggressive fish, or they may be outcompeted for food or eaten. These Tetras are a schooling fish and prefer to be in groups of at least six.

The Black Neon Tetra has a silver body with two distinct adjacent longitudinal stripes which run along the length of its body; one sizeable black bar and a smaller white line above it. It also has two distinctive bands above its eye, which are yellow and red.

Tank Requirements:

In at least a 40 liter aquarium, plants, rocks, and some driftwood should be used to give the  Tetra hiding places and security. These are mid-level swimming fish, so taller plants should be used. They require a steady slightly acidic pH and constant temperature.

Diet Requirements:

 Tetra will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.

Compatibility:Peaceful

Recommendations:

Ideal tank mates include: Tetras, Dwarf Gouramis, Danios, Rasboras, Rainbowfish, Discus, Angelfish, Guppies, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Plecos and small Scavenger Catfish.