Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Black Neon Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Black Neon Tetra.
What Black Neon Tetra costs in South Africa
13 price points from 8 shops over 90 days
R27
cheapest of 6 shops today
↤ R28med R30R40
Great price−10%Up 16.7% versus the previous two months
SA median R30 across 8 shops over the last 90 days.
8 shops
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Black Neon Tetra offers a striking contrast with its pearly white stripe above a jet-black stripe. This hardy and peaceful fish is an excellent choice for beginners and community aquariums. They are active swimmers and look best in a planted tank with dim lighting to bring out their colors.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
small
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Black Neon Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7.5 and 22–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Black Neon Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Black Neon Tetra is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Black Neon Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R27–45 · Average: R35
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Black Neon Tetra, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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