Are these the black tetras (black widows)?
According to my Baensch atlas, they breed readily amoung plants. The parents should be removed as they will readily eat the eggs. Temp: 68-79 F 20-26 C, PH 5.5-8.5, water hardness: to 30 dGH. They prefer a grayish gravel bottom and a few taller plants.
Good luck.