The black neon tetra is an energetic little beauty with a pleasant personality. Put this fish among contrasting plants and a dark background and you will have a vibrant and beautiful aquarium. The black neon tetra has been successfully bred in captivity, and most black neons available for sale for the aquarium trade are captive-bred. An albino variant is sometimes also available.
Species Overview
COMMON NAMES: Black tetra, neon tetra, black neon
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
ADULT SIZE: 1.5 inches
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 5 years
Characteristics 
Family
Characidae
Origin
Brazil
Social
Peaceful, schooling fish
Tank Level
Mid to top-dwelling
Minimum Tank Size
10 gallon
Diet
Omnivore
Breeding
Egglayer
Care
Easy
pH
5.5 to 7.5
Hardness
Up to 6 dGH
Temperature
73 to 81 F (23 to 27 C)