neons

tonilee7 · 10-12-2005, 10:12 PM

Hi, I'm knew to fishforum I am look for a message board that will help me with breeding neon tetras can any one help?? [

**TheOldSalt** · 10-13-2005, 07:15 AM

You found the right place. Congratulations.

So, what do you want to know about breeding Neons?
More to the point, what do you already know about breeding neons?

dan20rhino · 10-13-2005, 07:18 AM

I would not pick Neons as the first species to breed if you are new to fish keeping. Choose one of the cichlid species they are a lot easier.

cucci67 · 10-13-2005, 01:32 PM

Go with either livebearers (guppies, mollies, platies, swordtails), easy cichlids (kribs, convicts), or one of the minnow/barbs (white clouds, cherry barbs, danios). These are the absolute easiest fish to breed, with pretty low requirements.

**Damon** · 10-13-2005, 02:07 PM

Breeding neons (this is what the original question was about) is kind of tricky. They will not readily breed under most circumstances. The water must be soft and acidic (PH 5-6.5 KH less than 5). They are egg scatters so a species only tank is best. They can be bred in 10 gallon tanks but 20 is better. They do not like bright light and the eggs will not hatch under brighter lights.

Carlton · 02-19-2006, 07:06 AM

cichlids are much easier to breed

10-12-2005, 10:12 PM	#1
tonilee7 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 1	neons Hi, I'm knew to fishforum I am look for a message board that will help me with breeding neon tetras can any one help?? [

10-13-2005, 02:07 PM	#5
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Breeding neons (this is what the original question was about) is kind of tricky. They will not readily breed under most circumstances. The water must be soft and acidic (PH 5-6.5 KH less than 5). They are egg scatters so a species only tank is best. They can be bred in 10 gallon tanks but 20 is better. They do not like bright light and the eggs will not hatch under brighter lights. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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10-13-2005, 07:15 AM	#2
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,343	You found the right place. Congratulations. So, what do you want to know about breeding Neons? More to the point, what do you already know about breeding neons?

10-13-2005, 07:18 AM	#3
dan20rhino Marine Biologist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England, Yorkshire Age: 26 Posts: 41	I would not pick Neons as the first species to breed if you are new to fish keeping. Choose one of the cichlid species they are a lot easier.

10-13-2005, 01:32 PM	#4
cucci67 No Longer Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 481	Go with either livebearers (guppies, mollies, platies, swordtails), easy cichlids (kribs, convicts), or one of the minnow/barbs (white clouds, cherry barbs, danios). These are the absolute easiest fish to breed, with pretty low requirements.

02-19-2006, 07:06 AM	#6
Carlton Fishy Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 13 Posts: 17	cichlids are much easier to breed

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