Use a heavily planted tank to reduce light levels. May wish to use water that has been filtered through peat moss. Use one breeding pair at a time. The parents will eat their eggs so remove parents after spawning. Keep tank dark.
Young neons are very sensitive to light, until their eyes completely develop.
Very pretty, popular and common. Does best with other small fish, with emphasis tetra species. Do not put in with angelfish, discus or other South American cichlids. Please use the convenient feedback form or send mail with any comments regarding or contributions to this web site.