Black neon tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi)

Familia: Characidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los carácidos, originario de la cuenca del río Paraguay en Brasil. Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
23–27 °C
pH
5.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
2.2–3.2 cm
Tanque mínimo
32 L
Capa de nado
Mid-water swimmer; keep 8+
Dificultad
Fácil
Temperamento
Peaceful
Origen
南美洲巴西巴拉圭河流域

Descripción de la especie

Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi is a Characidae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 2.2–3.2 cm of adult fish at 23–27 °C. Related profiles: Hyphessobrycon amandae, Hyphessobrycon eques, Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente
Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto
Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Keep 8+; larger groups settle better
Dieta
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Black neon tetra?

Apto para principiantes. Peaceful. Keep 8+; larger groups settle better.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Black neon tetra?

23–27 °C con estabilidad; pH 5.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Black neon tetra y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 2.2–3.2 cm. Vive mid-water swimmer; keep 8+, así que 32 L o más.

¿Qué come Black neon tetra?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.

¿Puede convivir Black neon tetra con otros peces?

Peaceful; Keep 8+; larger groups settle better. Buenos compañeros: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Black neon tetra?

Su hábitat natural es 南美洲巴西巴拉圭河流域, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.

¿Cómo se reproduce Black neon tetra?

En acuario: egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.