Black neons eat duckweed too! Amazing fish, have 30 of them with lemon Tetra, purple metae tetra, cherry barbs, five banded barbs, hillstream loaches and corys.
Black neons are awesome! They get way big compared to neon tetras and I love their red eyes. Though I will say that they are ravenous eaters and not picky about where in the tank they feed from, so be sure your slower fish and bottom feeders don’t get outcompeted
I don't have any Black Neons. But I have a feeling that my Black khuli Loaches out compete even my rainbow fish for food because of how active they are 24/7. They are pretty much a bottom dweller because they dig and sift sand through their gills to look for food. But they go absolutely nuts when I drop any type of food in the tank. I though my Bosmani Rainbow Fish and Bristlenose Plecos were food hogs🎉
Very nice video! I quite enjoyed it! I have chili rasboras (Boraras brigittae), a relative of the mentioned Boraras merah. Very enjoyable species. Nevertheless, I have a tiny suggestion for correction. Concerning point 1:40 in the video. Boraras is not a family. Instead, they are a genus. The relevant family (to which they belong) is Danionidae, within the order Cypriniformes (source NCBI Taxonomy Browser).
I need to try black neons and glowlight danios--maybe together? My little Phoenix rasboras continue to surprise me with their hardiness. I don't know if others have found this to be the case, but my orange Venezuelan corydoras are really hardy for me. I've had my group of seven for two years without a loss and they have been a joy to watch.
All of these fish are absolutely fantastic. You should add Black Khuli Loaches to the list too. I have a "herd" of around 30 in my full planted 40 gallon and they are active 24 hours a day. If you have enough of them they will not hide because there is enough of them to feel safe. They are also fairly cheep, I paid a little over 3 US dollars each for mine at a big box store. They have a very unique way of interacting with their environment and are extremely peaceful to other fish. I have some Livebearers fry growing out in the tank with the Khulis and they show not a single bit of interest. I would suggest a majority of you substrate be sand because of their proclivity for digging for their food. And maybe let you plants root in a little because one of their favorite spots to dig is at the base of plants. But otherwise they are very hardy and fun fish that provide hours of fun and are easy to feed and take care of. Happy fishkeeping and keep your fishy friends close 🐟 🐠
Recently I had some problems in my aquarium, I brought some disease with new fish, ich and something else, and surprisingly my green neon tetra did well, pentazona barbs as well and my nannostomus marginatus seams to be very hardy, pygmy cory as well, unfortunately rasboras didn't make it. And I have female bettas, these ladies are very hardy, no sign of ich, one of them had kind of fungus shortly after introducing to my tank but she cured quickly. I love them, bettas are so intelligent, curious and fearless.
I’d like to reiterate that when she says “at least 6” that really is the start point. The fish become much more active at 20. And at 30 the dynamics change again with small groups splitting from the main group then slamming back into one another like a large group of sparrows.
Note: My experience with Danios is a pleasant one, but any of these schooling fish kept alone become depressed, agitated, and very nippy towards other fish. 6 or more is a good rule of thumb, but in actuality, the more the merrier.
Such a lovely selection for any beginner fish keeper! 🎉
Thanks Lauren, and for all of your work here.
Happy Christmas to you and to everyone on here and to fish everywhere. 🎅🏻 🎄 🐟 ☃️ 🥳
Merry fishmass!! 😂😂🎄🍾
Yay!!! Good to see a video from you again.
Have always loved your videos. So well done, informative, and quite enjoyable.
Black neons eat duckweed too! Amazing fish, have 30 of them with lemon Tetra, purple metae tetra, cherry barbs, five banded barbs, hillstream loaches and corys.
Black neons are awesome! They get way big compared to neon tetras and I love their red eyes. Though I will say that they are ravenous eaters and not picky about where in the tank they feed from, so be sure your slower fish and bottom feeders don’t get outcompeted
Congo Tetras are garbage cans in comparison to black neons
I don't have any Black Neons. But I have a feeling that my Black khuli Loaches out compete even my rainbow fish for food because of how active they are 24/7. They are pretty much a bottom dweller because they dig and sift sand through their gills to look for food. But they go absolutely nuts when I drop any type of food in the tank. I though my Bosmani Rainbow Fish and Bristlenose Plecos were food hogs🎉
Very nice video! I quite enjoyed it! I have chili rasboras (Boraras brigittae), a relative of the mentioned Boraras merah. Very enjoyable species. Nevertheless, I have a tiny suggestion for correction. Concerning point 1:40 in the video. Boraras is not a family. Instead, they are a genus. The relevant family (to which they belong) is Danionidae, within the order Cypriniformes (source NCBI Taxonomy Browser).
Nice one .. have a great Christmas
Another great informative video, thank you
Another well-written, entertaining, and informative video! Thank you! (I am now on the look-out for some Red-eye Tetras.)
Thank you for another excellent film, Lauren. Have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy & Happy 2025
thanks for the great video
I need to try black neons and glowlight danios--maybe together? My little Phoenix rasboras continue to surprise me with their hardiness. I don't know if others have found this to be the case, but my orange Venezuelan corydoras are really hardy for me. I've had my group of seven for two years without a loss and they have been a joy to watch.
Thank you! I liked the first nine.
I have a shoal of red eye tetras with a blue acara and a festivum; they make for a fascinating community to watch.
All of these fish are absolutely fantastic. You should add Black Khuli Loaches to the list too. I have a "herd" of around 30 in my full planted 40 gallon and they are active 24 hours a day. If you have enough of them they will not hide because there is enough of them to feel safe. They are also fairly cheep, I paid a little over 3 US dollars each for mine at a big box store. They have a very unique way of interacting with their environment and are extremely peaceful to other fish. I have some Livebearers fry growing out in the tank with the Khulis and they show not a single bit of interest. I would suggest a majority of you substrate be sand because of their proclivity for digging for their food. And maybe let you plants root in a little because one of their favorite spots to dig is at the base of plants. But otherwise they are very hardy and fun fish that provide hours of fun and are easy to feed and take care of. Happy fishkeeping and keep your fishy friends close 🐟 🐠
I agree that Giant Danios are very hardy. I've also had good luck with Bronze Corydoras and Ancistrus.
I’ve had my fleet of harlequins for years. I agree on the black neons they look great in a planted tank too.
what is lifespan of harlequin as per your experience sir
@ I’ve had them for 8 years so far. Originally had 14. There are 11 left. Do you have any rasboras? Have a great holiday!
@@marknuzzi7158 no no I have angels and pearl gourami, thinking harlequin for next stocking
Nice voice🤗
great list thankyou, I would include corydoras paleatus. This fish is super tough.
Recently I had some problems in my aquarium, I brought some disease with new fish, ich and something else, and surprisingly my green neon tetra did well, pentazona barbs as well and my nannostomus marginatus seams to be very hardy, pygmy cory as well, unfortunately rasboras didn't make it. And I have female bettas, these ladies are very hardy, no sign of ich, one of them had kind of fungus shortly after introducing to my tank but she cured quickly. I love them, bettas are so intelligent, curious and fearless.
Cool video
I’d like to reiterate that when she says “at least 6” that really is the start point. The fish become much more active at 20. And at 30 the dynamics change again with small groups splitting from the main group then slamming back into one another like a large group of sparrows.
I had Ember Tetra and they were hard as nails
Beautiful videos combined with useful information and a pleasant voice. What more could you want? 😊
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My experience with Danios is a pleasant one, but any of these schooling fish kept alone become depressed, agitated, and very nippy towards other fish. 6 or more is a good rule of thumb, but in actuality, the more the merrier.
Bravo from Romania Dracula land 😂
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Merry Christmas