The Black Neon Tetra, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, is not as closely related to the Neon Tetra as its name implies. Other common names include The Black Tetra. Sometimes it is even called a Neon Tetra, which could be confusing. The Black Neon Tetra is a longer lived fish than the Neon Tetra, and will often live ...
Having started out with freshwater tanks then African Cichlids, and now the king of all tanks, a full blown reef tank, I have had the opportunity to experiment and learn alot regarding the myriad of tropical fish associated with the hobby. From working with small community fish such as Tetras, and Gouramis’ to much larger ...
Flame Tetra Fact Sheet The “Flame Tetra”, Hyphessobrycon flammeus, is an attractive, peaceful little fish. It grows to about 4 cm (one and a half inches) long although most are smaller than this. Other common names for this fish are the “Red Tetra” The “Fire Tetra” and the “Von Rio Tetra”. The Flame Tetra comes ...
