Scientific name:

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Common name:

Black neon

Sexing:

Females are larger and have a fuller body.

Habitat:

Brazil

Food:

Flakes, frozen, freeze dried and small live foods.

Care and maintenance:

A peaceful schooling fish ideal for community tanks with other peaceful fish, likes a bit of current in the tank, use a dark substrate and a few hardy plants lighting should be subdue, does best with a varied died.

Water conditions:

6-15° dGH, pH 5.5-7.5

Temperature:

23°-27°c, 73°-81°F

Size:

1½ (40mm)

Tank size:

24” (61cm)