Species Profile
Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Tetraspeaceful
Adult size
1.5″
Minimum tank
15 gal
Temperature
73–81°F
pH
5.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, micro pellets, frozen
Notes
Quieter cousin of the regular neon, with horizontal black-and-silver stripes instead of red-and-blue. Hardier with a broader pH and temperature tolerance. Excellent first community tetra, less demanding than cardinals or neons.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Black Neon Tetra
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Black Neon Tetrain a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Celestial Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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