Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) - Tank-Bred!

* For the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *   The Black Neon Tetra (Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi) is an excellent choice for the community aquarium, especially planted aquariums.  Its overall bold, black coloration is attractively highlighted with a bright, horizontal cream/white stripe across its body, as well as bright orange coloration at the top of its eye.  This is a very durable and peaceful fish that is suitable for beginners and experts alike! The Black Neon Tetra typically occupies the top and middle level of the water column, although it can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well.   It is safe with other peaceful, small fish.  Adult dwarf shrimp are generally safe as well, but adult the Black Neon Tetra may eat small dwarf shrimp and their fry.  Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also ma