The breeding of neon tetras requires attention to the following aspects:
Temperature: Neon tetras are suitable to live in water with a temperature of about 22-24 degrees Celsius. They are relatively lively, like to swim in groups, and are suitable for group breeding. They need a quiet environment.
Water quality: They are suitable to live in soft water. The pH value of water quality is between 5.5 and 7.0, and dGH is 2.0-4.0N. The light in the breeding fish tank should not be too strong, but a little darker. It is appropriate to plant some aquatic plants to play a role in blocking the light.
Feed: Neon tetras do not have high requirements for feed. You can choose suitable artificial fish food, and you can also feed bloodworms, tubifex worms, dry feed, etc.
Mixed breeding: Neon tetras are gentle in temperament and like to live in groups. They can be mixed with other small tropical fish with gentle temperaments.
Appearance characteristics of neon tetras:
Neon tetras, also known as traffic light fish or red lotus lantern fish, are fish of the genus Hyphessobrycon in the family Characidae. They have a small body shape, a long and narrow body, and extremely bright body colors. The upper half of the fish body has a bright silver-blue-green longitudinal band, and the lower half is fiery red. The two eyes have a turquoise luster, and the eye sockets are deep black. The dorsal fin, anal fin, and caudal fin are all crystal clear and decorated with fine red patterns. When they are active in the aquarium, their bodies shine with red and green lights from time to time, just like neon lights.
Reproduction of neon tetras:
Neon tetras enter sexual maturity at 6 months old. The best breeding period is 8-10 months old, and each spawning produces 200-300 eggs. When breeding, choose parent fish about 4 centimeters long. The male fish chases the female fish, rotates in pairs repeatedly for many times. After 3 to 4 hours, spawning and fertilization are completed, and then the parent fish are fished out. The fertilized eggs can hatch into fry in 24 hours.