Black Neon Tetra
Description
of the Black Neon Tetra
The Black Neon Tetra is sometimes referred to as the Black Tetra
and can be identified by its silver body with two stripes which
run along the length of its body; one large black stripe and a
smaller white stripe. It also has distinctive orange stripe
above its eye. A schooling fish, this species prefers to be in
groups of at least six.
Profile of
the Black Neon Tetra
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Black Neon Tetra species.
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Size: Up to 4cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 5.5 to 7.0. Temp 23 to 27 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Dried, Frozen, Flaked Food, Brine Shrimp
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Temperament:
Peaceful
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Habitat:
Freshwater Streams and Lakes
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish
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Range: Paraguay,
Brazil
Scientific
Classification of the Black Neon Tetra
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Black Neon Tetra?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Black Neon Tetra slimy?
Black Neon Tetra secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Black Neon Tetra to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Black Neon Tetra have gills?
Gills enable the Black Neon Tetra to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Black Neon Tetra have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Black Neon Tetra
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Black Neon Tetra
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Black Neon Tetra
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Black Neon Tetra
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Black Neon Tetra
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