Breeding Neon Tetras in a Small Jar Part 1

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  • @bothetetrabreeder8734
    @bothetetrabreeder8734  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi Guys, it's been two years since I posted the video. I've gained a little bit more knowledge about breeding neon tetras. I think there are two points I need to correct to avoid misleading all my tetra fish breeding friends. Point 1: Please do not use tap water directly; the chlorine in it would harm them or even cause fish death. Nowadays, I only use local stream water to breed my tetras. Point 2: Neon tetras don't actually breed at nighttime; they breed in the afternoon, so it's pointless for me to observe them at night.

  • @pondgators
    @pondgators 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video!! Your tank by the way has an amazing combo of tetra!! I love the embers, neons, and rummy noses!! They are amazing fish!! Keep it up!!

  • @ProphecyBoxBreaks
    @ProphecyBoxBreaks หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of device are you using for feeding? Thank you! Loved the video!

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you mean the little device that I use to suck up the fish food? I just went to check what it's called, and it's called a plastic dropper. Thanks for liking the video!😀

  • @jackanddan
    @jackanddan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome process sir!!
    🫙🫙😀😀👍👍

  • @DanielDíaz-b6q
    @DanielDíaz-b6q 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How long do you keep them in the jar and do you use an air line or are the tetras perfectly fine without it? Regards.

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Daniel, I only keep them for less than a day, so the tetras would be fine without aeration.

  • @Sinserg
    @Sinserg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are making it look so easy haha

  • @robotech21
    @robotech21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks great. Why do you need to remove those fish from their tank. Is it because they would not breed in there and why? Or is it because the eggs or the fry would have been eaten ?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, Neon tetras can breed in a community tsnk, but as you mentioned, the eggs are likely to be eaten by other fish if they are not protected.Thank you for your comment!

    • @robotech21
      @robotech21 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bothetetrabreeder8734 very nice, keep up the good work!

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robotech21 Thank you !

  • @bernie6817
    @bernie6817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does this work for any tetra? Have a community tank....3 years but never been able to breed them

  • @Bespoke_Bettas
    @Bespoke_Bettas หลายเดือนก่อน

    i've always seen breeders on youtube adding neon tetras into tap water and not cycled aquarium water. are neon tetras able to live in uncycled water?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, sorry for the late reply. Currently, I don't use tap water to breed them because it contains chlorine, which would harm the fish. I had many fish die due to this when I was breeding. Now, I only use local stream water. Thanks for your comment, and I think it's time for me to make a correction.

  • @noob_robloxlola3201
    @noob_robloxlola3201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ooh cant wait

  • @heryg
    @heryg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi,I wanna ask urmm.. what about O2?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi my friend, I only put them in the jar for 1 day, so they should be fine.

    • @heryg
      @heryg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bothetetrabreeder8734 Thank you👌..Next can you breed red eye tetra 😆

  • @bipolaraquatics
    @bipolaraquatics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the hair for?

  • @T0mmyBr0wn
    @T0mmyBr0wn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any advice on breeding green neon tetras/ false neons? Are they similar conditions?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Tommy, despite having the same water parameters, I use a different breeding setup. Typically, I introduce a group of at least six (3 females and 3 males) into a tank (35x25x25 cm). Then, I place two fish nests made of palm fibers. The tank is situated in a quiet, darker room to minimize disturbances. The fish usually spawn within 2-3 days, and no filter is needed in the breeding tank. Green neon tetras tend to produce fewer eggs compared to cardinals and neons, usually yielding less than 10 fertilized eggs from a breeding group of 6.

    • @T0mmyBr0wn
      @T0mmyBr0wn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@bothetetrabreeder8734 thanks for replying ! I've attempted to introduce 11, 4 females, and 7 males I think - in a 25ltr tank, low pH from organic compost moss for the base, java ferns and java moss on top on egg catcher - but no luck yet. I'm not sure they're fulling mature enough yet. I'll try 3 female and 3 male next time. Do I also make sure they're fully fed/plump before putting them in breeding tank? As small tank obviously would create ammonia/nitrite spikes. Put them in at night, temp around 25°c, no signs of breeding behaviour

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Tommy, I think your setup should work. For me, the pH is not low.It's just fresh new water, and the pH is about 7. You don't need to fully feed them before putting them in the breeding tank; just feed them the way you normally do. A mature female tetra would have a plump body even if you don't feed her for a period of time. I usually keep them in the breeding tank for a maximum of 1 week. Don't feed them anything while they are in the breeding tank. Also, avoid any disturbance, except for checking for eggs every morning.

  • @gabrielamorim9915
    @gabrielamorim9915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It cannot be hatched in the same pot?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gabriel, to increase the hatching rate, the eggs need to be placed in a clean and soft water. the parents fish have been in this pot for 1 day and they have produced a lot wastes which are harmful to fry.

  • @bobbymalta73
    @bobbymalta73 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can add Glass Pebbles instead of Mesh.
    Thks For Sharing.

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, you are right. That way, the fish won't go under the mesh and eat the eggs. Thanks for your idea!

  • @melanielopez3882
    @melanielopez3882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super vidéo comment faire vous pour pas qu'il mange les œufs

  • @madcat61207
    @madcat61207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, it's look good! 😾👍

  • @thegreekanimalkeeper
    @thegreekanimalkeeper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    About the temperature, 30 and 28 degrees Celsius is the water temperature??

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes...it's summer and the temperature is very hot...the ideal temperature should be around 26℃.

  • @kermit3523
    @kermit3523 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know this is an old vid but what is the mesh you use?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just search plastic mesh canvas and you will find it.

  • @maazullakhan8286
    @maazullakhan8286 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They live without oxygen?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's enough oxygen for them to stay there for 1-2 days

  • @accepted69
    @accepted69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do these survive in the jar without an air pump

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, they only stay in the jar for 1-2days, so it is no problem for them.

    • @NStalgia070
      @NStalgia070 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bothetetrabreeder8734 can they stay in there a little bit longer while you wait for them to drop eggs?

  • @msdecleir6389
    @msdecleir6389 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you maintain temp in the jar?

    • @msdecleir6389
      @msdecleir6389 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am in ireland and its cold here…. The temp would naturally be 10degrees c

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! We're unable to maintain a stable temperature in the jar, so I only use the jar method during the summer when the temperature is between 24-28°C. In colder temperatures, I breed them in a regular tank with a heater. You can check out this video th-cam.com/video/e77XdFZraKA/w-d-xo.html,Thanks for your question!

  • @amidtadavi
    @amidtadavi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What you use to feed

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feed them flakes mostly. but before breeding, we can feed some live foods like baby brine shrimp or blood worms🙂

  • @junhonglaksa7993
    @junhonglaksa7993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can i ask you using what to feed them?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Dear Junhong, I'm using a siphon, and I feed them flake food. I soak the flake food in a small container so the flake food will not float.

  • @noseface1239
    @noseface1239 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, did you acclimate your fish from tank conditions to conditions in the jar? I believe I lost 3 neons already due to acclimation shock from moving them from a 7.5 ph 180 ppm tank to a 30 ppm and under 6 ph tank. I had also used pure RO water for the attempts in which I had fish die, is pure RO water harmful to them?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, thanks for your comment. I didn't acclimate my fish from tank conditions to conditions in the jar, because the water parameters in the tank are pretty much the same as those in the jar. The only difference is that the water in the jar is fresh water, which would stimulate spawning. I don't specifically adjust the pH to 6 when breeding neon tetras or even cardinal tetras, as, from my experience, they don't strictly need acidic water to spawn. Fresh water will suffice. However, acidic water might increase the spawning rate.
      I've only had fish deaths when breeding due to untreated chlorine. But I'd say a sudden drop in pH does shock the fish, so you need to do this process slowly, for example, by putting some pH-lowering media like catapa leaves or soft water resin into the breeding tank, like I did for the ruby tetras.

    • @noseface1239
      @noseface1239 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bothetetrabreeder8734 got it so you can start with adding the tetras then as they are in the breeding bins you can then add tannin reducing leaves so they adjust to it. Thank you for the reply

  • @ejbrinegar
    @ejbrinegar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dear Bo:
    Did you learn your process by trial and error and/or through research? I’m super-jealous of your, terrific success breeding characins.
    Thank you for sharing this, informative and fascinating video. Your cinematography is amazing. Your pets are adorable and appear right happy, under your, attentive, expert care.
    All my best,
    Sincerely,
    E. J. Brinegar

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Brinegar.Actually I learned from a master breeder in an online fish breeding community. I did have a lot of failures in the past. I have't been breeding neon tetras like this for a long time. but i thought it should be interesting to share it with you guys.
      Thanks for your support!

    • @ejbrinegar
      @ejbrinegar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dear Bo:
      It takes a teachable spirit to succeed in the aquarist hobby. I give advice, with the caveat that I'm only trying to help. Some don't appreciate my input. But, those who do become cherished friends.
      I hope you continue to grow and reach new heights.
      All my best,
      Sincerely,
      Brinegar

  • @emircuevas2066
    @emircuevas2066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what kind of water did you use? And at what temperature do they reproduce, I am from Mexico and my temperatures are 26C, the minimum and the maximum 30C, can I have a successful reproduction?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Emir, they prefer a temperature of 26℃. 30℃ is a bit too high, but my neons have also spawned in 30℃. You can try it. Also, I have to say, since so many tetras originate from South America, the water in your region must be perfect for breeding.

    • @emircuevas2066
      @emircuevas2066 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bothetetrabreeder8734 Can I reproduce them with rainwater?

  • @NerdTrigger
    @NerdTrigger ปีที่แล้ว

    How to determine the female and male?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว

      Just by looking at their bodies. females are normally round and short, males are long and skinny.

  • @juandavidvalenciacastaneda6050
    @juandavidvalenciacastaneda6050 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi friend, I loved your video, I'm from Mexico and I'm currently trying to breed neon tetras, I have 4 males and 7 females, some are 1 year old and others are 4 months old. What would be the best way to make them spawn? Yesterday I put the 11 tetras in an 8-liter container, with coconut fiber and water with tannins. Do you think it is enough space for them? what would be the best way to handle these 11 tetras? Can the group be together or should I separate them into pairs?
    Saludos desde México

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Juan, thank you for liking this video! Those 11-month-old neon tetras should be ready for breeding. It's worth noting that the females that are fatter and rounder have a higher likelihood of being able to breed. The 4-month-old neons might be a little too young for breeding. I suggest focusing on breeding only the 11-month-old neons. The best method would be pair breeding, where you put only one pair in each container. You can set up multiple jars to increase the spawning rate. An 8-liter container should be sufficient for pair breeding. In the video, you can see that my container is only 2 liters. Personally, the water parameters don't matter much as long as it's soft water.
      Please let me know if you have any further questions or need additional information

  • @jonayvvv494
    @jonayvvv494 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Have you bred cardinal tetra before???? Thanks!

  • @SaadKhan006
    @SaadKhan006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When my neons breed I see the eggs are infertile ,I have conditioned them well not don't see much results

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dear Saad, I am having the same problem...I think it may have something to do with my old male neon...or maybe "he" is not even a maleXD. I just purchased some new ones, hopefully I will breed them soon. thank you!

  • @yatish_2186
    @yatish_2186 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir, don't they need oxygen in that jar?

  • @akvaristugur9479
    @akvaristugur9479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice share my friend

  • @ahmadmido1515
    @ahmadmido1515 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello bro, how do you know the male from the female? I hope you can explain to us the method of hatching and caring for the young so that they do not die quickly.❤️

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ahmad, thanks for your comment. Sexing neon tetras is quite straightforward; you can basically determine it by their body shapes. Female neon tetras are round and plump, while male neon tetras are long and slim. I have a video called "Neon Tetras Breeding Tips," in which there are pictures showing typical male and female neons.
      Regarding hatching and care, you need to place the eggs in a quiet and dark (not completely dark) environment. The hatching water should be soft and clean. I sometimes use bottled purified water, but tank water is also fine as long as it is free of chlorine and ammonia. You need to feed them baby brine shrimp as early as possible. Their survival rate will be greatly improved as long as they are able to consume baby brine shrimp. For me, I usually start feeding them baby brine shrimp on day 5 or 6 when they are able to free-swim. If you are still unclear or need any assistance, feel free to let me know!

    • @Ishan.patel.
      @Ishan.patel. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Males are smaller and have a more straight line females
      The opsite

  • @LarryLaffer2
    @LarryLaffer2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video Bo. This inspired me to try to breed them myself. However, the female has been very quiet for almost a full day now, I put them in a small 6 liter tub with RO water. I believe she is still stressed out like crazy. Is this 'normal' behavior?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Larry, Make sure to Place the tub in a quiet room, and also put some plants like moss or guppy grass in the tub. It is normal behavior that fish gets stressed out when you go to check the eggs. But don't do that so often, perhaps once a day. You can put them there for 1-2 days. if they don't spawn in two days, take them out and try for the next time.
      Thanks for your comment!

    • @LarryLaffer2
      @LarryLaffer2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bothetetrabreeder8734 Thank you Bo! The female didn't survive unfortunately. No idea what happened, the male was fine and conditions in the tub were also good. Anyhoo, will try again some time later.

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry to hear that Larry.Similar things happen to me before.In my case the male was too aggressive. The female wasn't cooperative so she was attacked by the male. She found no hiding space due to the small space was seriously wounded and died eventually.I don't know if your male was aggressive but since he is fine I guess the water is OK. Wish you good luck on your next attempt.

  • @liono3097
    @liono3097 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't they need oxygen?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, they are only in the jar for one day, so there should be an ample amount of oxygen for them during that time period.

  • @AquaTurkish
    @AquaTurkish ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Bo how are you?

    • @AquaTurkish
      @AquaTurkish ปีที่แล้ว

      Why do you fill new water from the fountain? Why don't you use water from the aquarium?

    • @AquaTurkish
      @AquaTurkish ปีที่แล้ว

      How many days should they wait like this? Should we feed them during this period?

    • @AquaTurkish
      @AquaTurkish ปีที่แล้ว

      Can this method be successful on pristella tetra?

    • @AquaTurkish
      @AquaTurkish ปีที่แล้ว

      I asked a lot of questions, I apologize and thank you. Love from Turkey

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I'm good, thank you!

  • @judokazuzu
    @judokazuzu ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤

  • @giyords
    @giyords 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what age should i start to breed the neon tetras?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Neon tetras can breed when they are just 6 months old. Basically all the neons you see in the fish stores are mature for breeding.

    • @giyords
      @giyords 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bothetetrabreeder8734 thank you....please make more videos about neons and guppies....thanks so much!!!!

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@giyords ok George! Thanks for your comment!

  • @Dodo_TV90s
    @Dodo_TV90s ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video bro , I try to breed neon tetra but I alway failed.

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't worry if you don't succeed at first. It took me more than ten tries before I finally succeed. Just keep at it and be patient, and you'll get there eventually!

  • @CrowntailHalfmoon
    @CrowntailHalfmoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sir can you share what foods you're feeding to condition them for breeding? Sir I've read that the water needs to be slightly acidic like 6.5 range & the eggs are light sensitive so maybe you could try it & see results. Thank you for sharing & Good luck. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

    • @madcat61207
      @madcat61207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      share foods in a jar

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's just some common flake food I bought online. it's not best food. if I had some good live foods like daphnia or blood worm. I surely would feed them those.I think my failure in this time was lacking a suitable male. Thanks for your suggestion and nice comment!

  • @cisco5400
    @cisco5400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting

  • @bluebingo837
    @bluebingo837 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The tetras you have are cardinal tetras which are worth more

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your comment. I know that cardinal tetras are worth more than neon tetras, but they are also harder to breed.

    • @bluebingo837
      @bluebingo837 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh why?

  • @cellinitv2756
    @cellinitv2756 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, we’re the last two in the world..shall we 😂

  • @RickysFarmAndHatchery
    @RickysFarmAndHatchery 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Palm tree fiber..lol.. That's your ex girlfriends voodoo doll hair...

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      LOL, good one! But don't worry, all the magic in this fiber comes from nature itself.

  • @poepflater
    @poepflater 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    use two nets when chasing small fast fish

  • @Kopiprince
    @Kopiprince ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you know if its a female or male?

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  ปีที่แล้ว

      females are short and round bodied, males are long and skinny.

  • @TheSunIsMyDestroyer
    @TheSunIsMyDestroyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    this is how i breed them, i go back to petco and buy some more because they're cheap af

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Very nice! I must say that this breeding method works very well, especially when you have the right parent fish. Thanks for your comment!

    • @elevatordan7041
      @elevatordan7041 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And yet here you are watching breeding videos...

    • @TEDDY_codm
      @TEDDY_codm 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​@elevatordan7041 bro thought he did something with this comment 💀🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Dadang-ys8me
    @Dadang-ys8me ปีที่แล้ว

    Use microscope video bro

  • @DanielDíaz-b6q
    @DanielDíaz-b6q 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How long do you keep them in the jar and do you use an air line or are the tetras perfectly fine without it? Regards.

    • @bothetetrabreeder8734
      @bothetetrabreeder8734  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      yes, the tetra would be perfectly fine without it if only for 1 day.