Black Neon

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Origin:
South America: Rio Paraguay basin, Brazil.
Temperament:
Peaceful. Good for community
tanks.
Feeding: Flake foods, adult brine shrimp, bloodworms & other
live foods
Temperature Range:
74° - 80°F.
pH: 5.6 - 7.5
dH: 5.0 - 15.0
Adult Size:
1.5"
Sexing: Females are larger than males and
body is also a little wider.
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Comments: Keep in schools of five or more. The Black Neon is not a Neon,
it is a completely different species.
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This page was last updated on
03/10/07.
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