📊 Datasheet
View More- Breeding AggressionNo Change In Behaviour
- Minimum School Size6
- Territorial BehaviourMildly Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
🐠 Breeding
1. Setting Up the Breeding Tank
Prepare a separate breeding tank of about 20 liters (5 gallons) with soft, acidic water. Aim for a pH of 5.5-6.5 and a temperature of 24-26°C (75-79°F). Use a sponge filter to ensure gentle water flow and provide plenty of fine-leaved plants or a spawning mop for the fish to scatter their eggs.
2. Conditioning the Breeding Pair
Select a healthy pair or a small group of males and females. Condition them with a diet of high-quality live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and daphnia. This boosts their chances of spawning successfully.
3. Spawning Process
Introduce the conditioned tetras to the breeding tank in the evening. Dim lighting is essential as Green Neon Tetras prefer to spawn in low light. Spawning usually occurs in the early morning hours. The female will scatter eggs among the plants, and the male will fertilize them.
4. Post-Spawning Care
Once spawning is complete, remove the adult tetras to prevent them from eating the eggs. The eggs will hatch in about 24-36 hours. The fry will stay attached to surfaces for another 3-4 days before becoming free-swimming.
5. Raising the Fry
Feed the fry infusoria or commercial liquid fry food for the first week. As they grow, gradually introduce finely crushed flake food or baby brine shrimp. Keep the tank dimly lit to reduce stress on the fry