{"product_id":"black-neon-tetra","title":"Black Neon Tetra | Adult | 2-2.5 cm | Price Per Fish ₹250\/-","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🐠 Black Neon Tetra\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi\u003c\/em\u003e | Striking schooling tetra with luminous white-gold stripes and deep contrasting coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a sleek, sophisticated presence to your aquarium with the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Neon Tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi\u003c\/em\u003e is admired for its dark body and brilliant horizontal stripes that create a striking neon-like effect, particularly against planted aquascapes and darker backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, active, and highly social, the Black Neon Tetra is an excellent choice for community aquariums and planted freshwater displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Why aquarists love Black Neon Tetras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive luminous stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e — brilliant white and golden highlights contrast beautifully against the dark body\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful schooling species\u003c\/strong\u003e — creates an elegant synchronized display when maintained in groups\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent planted-tank fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — stands out beautifully among green aquatic plants\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eHardy and adaptable\u003c\/strong\u003e — suitable for established community aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eClassic South American tetra\u003c\/strong\u003e — a timeless favorite among freshwater enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌍 About the species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi\u003c\/em\u003e is native to the \u003cstrong\u003eParaguay River basin of Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly the clear and slow-moving waters around the Pantanal region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are known for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark charcoal to black body coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrilliant white-gold lateral stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle metallic blue-green reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive schooling behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful community temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir contrasting coloration becomes especially impressive under subdued aquarium lighting and against darker substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏡 Ideal aquarium setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Neon Tetras thrive best in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature-style aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth American biotope aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-established freshwater systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 liters or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense aquatic planting with open swimming areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark substrate or background to enhance contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriftwood and natural décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable water parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient biological filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Compatibility notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Neon Tetras are \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful schooling fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and work well with other calm community species of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot ideal with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge predatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAggressive cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent fin-nipping species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly territorial tankmates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Community aquariums\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Planted tanks\u003cbr\u003e✔️ South American biotope setups\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Beginner and experienced aquarists alike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Professionally packed for live arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shipment is treated as a \u003cstrong\u003elive biological transport\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour fish are packed using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygen-filled fish bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature-insulated packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock-resistant thermocol protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastest safe transport routes available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis minimizes transit stress and improves live arrival success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🛡️ Live Arrival Guaranteed*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Refund for DoAs in accordance with our Refund Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 You are not taking the risk alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧭 Is this right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ You want an elegant and peaceful schooling fish\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You maintain a planted or community aquarium\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You appreciate strong contrast and natural coloration\u003cbr\u003e✔️ You want a hardy South American tetra with excellent display value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Not ideal if:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep large predatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour aquarium contains aggressive or highly territorial species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer solitary centerpiece fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou maintain a very small or overcrowded aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔬 Nero Labs Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish are maintained with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled batch monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservation-based selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress-aware handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival-focused transport preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe prioritize long-term health, structural quality, coloration, and behavioral stability over bulk-volume movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e👉 Add striking contrast and movement to your aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the elegant stripes, peaceful nature, and classic beauty of the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Neon Tetra (\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eNero Labs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBlack Neon Tetra (\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Neon Tetra (\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi\u003c\/em\u003e), offered by Nero Labs, is a selectively maintained ornamental characin recognized for its striking silver-white and black lateral striping, subtle greenish iridescence, and peaceful schooling behaviour. Native to the Paraguay River basin of South America, this species naturally inhabits slow-moving, tannin-rich waters associated with vegetation, submerged wood, and leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body typically presents as translucent silver to pale olive with a distinctive dark horizontal stripe running along the flank. A brilliant white to silvery-green stripe runs immediately above the dark band, producing the characteristic high-contrast appearance. Under subdued lighting, the reflective stripe can take on a soft greenish or bluish glow, particularly when specimens are well conditioned and maintained in stable groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehaviour is peaceful, active, and strongly social. Individuals display coordinated midwater movement and become more confident when maintained in an appropriately sized shoal. Their calm temperament makes them well suited to peaceful community aquaria, while their contrasting coloration provides an attractive visual element in planted and blackwater-inspired systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimens supplied are lab-reared and system-acclimated within controlled, closed-system environments, minimizing early-life stress and supporting reliable long-term adaptation to aquarium conditions. This lineage represents domesticated ornamental stock maintained for colour consistency, behavioural stability, and aquarium suitability rather than wild ecological function or conservation deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSystem \u0026amp; Rearing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-house, Nero Labs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRearing environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled, closed system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectively maintained ornamental characin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, active, schooling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwater, synchronized group movement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous; accepts prepared, frozen, and live feeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted aquaria, leaf litter, driftwood, subdued lighting, and gentle water movement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Progressive; lateral contrast and iridescence become more pronounced with maturity and stable conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorphological traits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive dark lateral stripe paired with a bright reflective stripe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor variation in stripe intensity, body tone, and iridescent coloration may occur between individuals and reflects normal biological diversity within maintained ornamental populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailability \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of Black Neon Tetras is cycle-dependent and determined by biological readiness rather than inventory-driven targets. This species is suitable for beginner to advanced aquarists seeking a peaceful, hardy, and visually distinctive schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for planted community aquaria, blackwater-inspired freshwater systems, and South American-themed displays emphasizing natural schooling behaviour and contrasting lateral coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Neon Tetras should be maintained in groups to encourage natural schooling behaviour and reduce stress. Subdued lighting, stable water quality, and adequate swimming space help enhance their characteristic reflective markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Operational Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistribution of Black Neon Tetras through Nero Labs prioritizes organism welfare, lineage integrity, and responsible propagation of ornamental schooling species. Proceeds support refinement of characin husbandry protocols, behavioural observation programs, and applied ornamental aquaculture initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Nero Labs Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44160117866574,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5309\/7550\/files\/Black_Neon_Tetra.png?v=1786687942","url":"https:\/\/shop.nerolabs.org\/products\/black-neon-tetra","provider":"The Nero Labs Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}