Krakens_tanks Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Was curious who all is keeping black neon tetras currently and what your set ups up like? I placed an order today for 30 for my tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 I don't have any pictures handy, and can't take one now because the sun is shining in through the door glass onto the tank, so the reflection would be ridiculous, but they're one of my favorite fish. I have around 15 of them in a 65 gallon tank, along with a single koi angelfish, a pair of super red bristlenose plecos, and schools of panda corys, Lake Kutubu rainbowfish, and lemon tetras. I really like the way their colors complement those of the rainbows and lemon tetras. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakens_tanks Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 On 3/26/2021 at 6:46 PM, JettsPapa said: I don't have any pictures handy, and can't take one now because the sun is shining in through the door glass onto the tank, so the reflection would be ridiculous, but they're one of my favorite fish. I have around 15 of them in a 65 gallon tank, along with a single koi angelfish, a pair of super red bristlenose plecos, and schools of panda corys, Lake Kutubu rainbowfish, and lemon tetras. I really like the way their colors complement those of the rainbows and lemon tetras. Man I know I was going to do cardinals but stumbled upon black neons and was like why doesn't anyone talk about these they are beautiful and super hardy from what I understand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) Wow! So pretty, never even heard of them. I used to work in an animal shelter. Black cats and dogs were always the last to be adopted because they're common and didn't stand out. I feel like fish are similar, these seem to have a lot of silver- which I love. They're not flashy like Bettas for example- but I bet they are killer in a group. Edited March 27, 2021 by xXInkedPhoenixX to clarify! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakens_tanks Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 43 minutes ago, xXInkedPhoenixX said: Wow! So pretty, never even heard of them. I used to work in an animal shelter. Black cats and dogs were always the last to be adopted because they're common and didn't stand out. I feel like fish are similar, these seem to have a lot of silver- which I love. They're not flashy like Bettas for example- but I bet they are killer in a group. Well I guess you will find out when I have 30 in my tank in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 @Krakens_tanks awesome! Can't wait to see the pics! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 16 hours ago, xXInkedPhoenixX said: Wow! So pretty, never even heard of them. I used to work in an animal shelter. Black cats and dogs were always the last to be adopted because they're common and didn't stand out. I feel like fish are similar, these seem to have a lot of silver- which I love. They're not flashy like Bettas for example- but I bet they are killer in a group. In my opinion they're misnamed. The dark band at the bottom is very dark blue instead of black, and the upper band is a sky blue that's fluorescent when the light hits it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakens_tanks Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 I mean I have seen some that are like you discribed but I have also seen some that are super dark black stripe and a green body as well. I'm sure there are slight variations with breeding over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 @JettsPapa oh I agree, I see a whole lot of color in the pics I found on the net BUT they are dark colors. Not as flashy as a brightly colored fish. I feel like those kinds of fish get more attention in the aquarium trade at times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakens_tanks Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 8 hours ago, xXInkedPhoenixX said: @JettsPapa oh I agree, I see a whole lot of color in the pics I found on the net BUT they are dark colors. Not as flashy as a brightly colored fish. I feel like those kinds of fish get more attention in the aquarium trade at times. Yea it's unfortunate cuz they are great fish I almost wanna collect all the fish most people over look just to show how nice they can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 @Krakens_tanks I'm with you there! 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkG Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I have had a single one (kind of a rescue tank) together with cardinals. Maybe it's because it was alone, but I noticed that he doesn't sleep like the cardinal and ember tetras. Whenever I have checked in on the tank I found it swimming calmly mid water. Really nice fish, I think. The cardinals look a little vulgar or tacky in comparison, haha! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakens_tanks Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 7 hours ago, darkG said: I have had a single one (kind of a rescue tank) together with cardinals. Maybe it's because it was alone, but I noticed that he doesn't sleep like the cardinal and ember tetras. Whenever I have checked in on the tank I found it swimming calmly mid water. Really nice fish, I think. The cardinals look a little vulgar or tacky in comparison, haha! Right like there is beauty in the simplistically of there colors instead of super flashy bright colors. We will call it fish elegance and maturity lmfao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) So I just got back from my lfs to talk to them about my Oto baby explosion and thought I'd do research for my 2nd tank that's running. I had these in mind, wanted to see them in person as they are always better that way. I am in LOVE with these lil fish!! If they fit my parameters I'll totally be getting a group. They move fast so.... Edited March 30, 2021 by xXInkedPhoenixX to apologize for my action shot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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