[header] How to breed neon tetras [title] Set up a breeding tank. [step] You will need more than one tank in order to breed tetras, so get another one if you do not have one already. You can use a 12 x 8 x 8 inch (30 x 20 x 20 cm) tank to breed your tetras.
[header] How to breed neon tetras [title] Set up a breeding tank. [step] You will need more than one tank in order to breed tetras, so get another one if you do not have one already. You can use a 12 x 8 x 8 inch (30 x 20 x 20 cm) tank to breed your tetras.
You can get your tetras at a local pet store that specializes in reptiles. This will save you time and make catching a tetras more fun. Keep the tank in a cool, dark area, away from drafts and other heating and cooling sources. [substeps] In general, neon tetras will mate soon after breeding. You will need different materials: sand, treated animal manure, gravel, and/or shear material for the tank. [substeps] Sand is the best material for breeding neon tetras, as most synthetic materials will not oxidize properly. You will use this tank to bring a male and female tetra together for breeding and also as a place incubate the eggs and baby tetras. [substeps] You can set this tank up similar to how you have your normal tank set up.