- Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
- Other Names: Black Tetra, Neon Tetra
- Family: Characidae
- Origin: Brazil
- Adult Size: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
- Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tank
- Lifespan: 5 years
- Tank Level: Mid, top dweller
- Minimum Tank Size: 3 gallon
- Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
- Breeding: Egglayer
- Care: Intermediate
- pH: 5.5 - 7.5
- Hardness: to 6 dGH
- Temperature: 73-81 F (23-27 C)
- Expanded Profile
Black Neon Tetra
From Shirlie Sharpe, About.com
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