Ever wonder how to keep the black neon tetra happy and healthy in the aquarium? Actually, they are quite easy to look after if you know just their basic needs. I believe these fishes are not exactly demanding. You simply have to make sure they get a balance in life. What does that mean? Well, do read the tips I shared about how to take care of black neon tetra!

• Habitat

  • Tank Size

  Want to make your black neon tetras feel right at home? Set up a 20-gallon tank to give them plenty of room to live, swim, and explore. You can also use a dark substrate like black sand to mimic their natural habitat.

  • Vegetation

  It's important to create a balanced environment in the aquarium. Vegetation is also useful as a hiding place. You can add floating plants, live plants, and driftwood as cozy places to avoid light. Again, this mimics its natural habitat.

  

• Water Hygiene and Parameters

  These active little swimmers require the right conditions to live their best lives. In my effort to ensure a clean environment for my black neon tetra, I should change the tank water from 25 to 50% once every two weeks. Plus, the water should have a pH of no more than 7.0 with a hardness of less than 10 dGH.

  

• Feeding and Diet

  Black neon tetras are not picky eaters but do best with a varied diet. Their diet naturally consists of crustaceans and even some plants, such as filamentous algae. In your aquarium, they will happily munch on frozen, flake, or fire-frozen foods. They also enjoy brine shrimp and live worms.

  

  

  amazon.com

• Tank Mates

  You may not want your black neon tetra alone. They're the schooling fish and thrive in groups of six or more! It's easy to find tank mates for black neon tetras since they're peaceful and easy to care for. They can get along with non-aggressive, smaller fish like gouramis, danios, and rasboras.

• Breeding Tips

  Black neon tetras require particular water parameters to spawn successfully. You should also set up a separate breeding tank. It should have live plants, sponge filters, and the right water hardness. To encourage spawning, try gradually increasing the lighting. Once the eggs are laid, make sure to move the adult tetras. Otherwise, they'll likely eat the eggs! 

  

Conclusion

And that's the scoop on the care guide for black neon tetras! Essentially, you must provide habitat, diet, and hygiene so your fish thrive and show off their vibrant colors. If you've got your setup right, these little guys will be easy to care for and fun to watch. Good luck, and may your neon tetras swim happily ever after in their perfect aquarium!