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Black Neon Tetra
About Black Neon Tetra
The Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is known for its attractive black horizontal and pearly white stripes, which can enhance the visual appeal of an aquarium. The brilliant orange color on the top of its eyes is simply gorgeous. This freshwater fish is really peaceful and active in any aquarium.
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Common Name
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Black tetra, Neon tetra, Black neon
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
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Species
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Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
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Genus
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Hyphessobrycon
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SubFamily
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Stethaprioninae
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Family
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Characidae
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SuperFamily
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Anostomidae
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SubOrder
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Characoidei
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Order
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Characiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Black Neon Tetra |
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Color
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Black
White
Yellow-green
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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1 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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1.5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Camera Eyes
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
Pebbles
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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5.5 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Black Neon Tetra including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Medium |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Black Neon Tetra. |
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Lifespan
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5 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Crossbreeding
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Black Neon Tetra is the result of mating between Black Neon Tetra and Black Neon Tetra. |
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Brazil
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Specific Location
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Black Neon Tetra in native to the Paraguay basin of southern Brazil. |
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