Once they are large enough to eat micro pellets they can be acclimated to a general tank. They prefer soft water and are sensitive to water changes, so begin with very small (5-10%) water changes often and maintain a gently flowing sponge filter in their tank. They should be fed infusoria, newly hatched brine shrimp, or fry food. After 24-36 hours the eggs should hatch and fry should be swimming in another 4 days. The eggs and young fry are very light sensitive. Cover the tank again to maintain darkness. The adult neon tetras will eat the eggs, so remove them after spawning. The eggs are the size of sand and not sticky. Spawning should occur during the morning. The tank should be kept in full darkness for a period (overnight) and then the light levels should be slowly increased (position the tank by an east facing window). The tank should be prepared with a spawning mop or plants like java moss to allow the eggs to fall through and into. Afterwards, select a breeding pair or small group and transfer them into the breeding tank. ![]() Prepare mature fish by feeding them a high protein diet for several days. ![]() If you cannot put fish into a separate breeding tank with soft water a 50% water change can sometimes simulate rainfall. Breeding Breeding occurs in the morning after a rainfall. Males have a noticeably flatter belly, compared to the females. Sexing Females tend to have a more "triangular" belly, as well as having the blue band bend upwards to some degree. Origin An Amazonian South American Tetra from blackwater or clearwater stream tributaries of the Solimões River. Additional names Neon, Neon Tetra, Neon Fish Additional scientific names Hyphessobrycon innesi
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