How Do You Breed The Neon Tetra?
Breeding the Neon Tetra, one of the most beautiful and common tropical aquarium fish, can be done right in your own tank. A small school of Neon Tetras can produce hundreds of eggs a week; although many times the eggs are eaten, fail to develop, or the Neon Tetra fry are eaten before they are large enough to be seen. Breeding and raising the Neon Tetra successfully is difficult, however it can be done if the proper conditions and care are provided. CONDITION YOUR TANK WATER — The Neon Tetra originates in the Amazon basin, and breed best in soft, acidic water. You can either collect rainwater, or I use reverse-osmosis water. Soak your peat moss (see my links for where to get it) in the water for several weeks before any fish are introduced. Run the filter in the aging water to start its bacterial colony. SET UP YOUR TANK — Pour the aged water into the tank and set the heater to maintain 70 to 72F. Place the spawning mops on the bottom of the tank and put the aged sponge filter in as w
