Our Guide To Keeping Diamond Head Black Neon Tetra Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi (var. "Diamond Head")
   • Common name: Diamond Head Black Neon Tetra
   • Family: Characidae
   • Origin: Selectively bred variant; originally from Paraguay and Taquari River Basins, Brazil
   • Adult length: 4 cm
   • Lifespan: 5 to 7 years
   • Diet: Omnivore
   • Care Level: Easy
   • Temperament: Peaceful

2. Tank Setup:

   • Diamond Head Black Neon Tetras thrive in well-planted tanks with subdued lighting and plenty of swimming space.
   • A minimum tank size of 60L is recommended for a small group. Add driftwood, leaf litter, and floating plants to simulate their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • They prefer soft, slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5.
   • Keep the temperature between 22 to 28°C (72 to 82°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Use a gentle to moderate filter to maintain good water quality without creating strong currents.

5. Diet:

   • Feed them a balanced diet of quality micro pellets or flake food daily.
   • Enhance their colour and vitality with occasional live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.

6. Tank mates:

   • They are peaceful community fish and should be kept in groups of at least six to encourage natural behaviour.
   • Compatible with other peaceful species such as rasboras, other small tetras, Corydoras, and dwarf gouramis.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • These tetras are active, peaceful, and display stunning schooling behaviour, especially under soft lighting.
   • Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping fish species.