RockosFishRoom Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Ive been a huge fan of Congos, buenos aires, but something about the pristilla, it is my favorite hands down 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilrkitty08 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I Love Neon Tetras so bright and active and friendly but my latest favorite is Rummy Nose and I am working on getting a huge school of them at some point in my life Love to watch all tetras tbh I can't choose ❤️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 In the right lighting… the tiny, delicate Hummingbird Tetra… 8 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 7:41 PM, Fish Folk said: In the right lighting… the tiny, delicate Hummingbird Tetra… I LOVE these! How many can I put in a 14 G cube and what kind of light do I need to make them shine like that! I’ve been searching for something a little different that would be able to prosper in a 14 gallon, preferably as a school or at least a shoal. These are stunning and I MUST find some! Thank you! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 @Fish Folk, thanks for that video. There is so much simple joy in seeing fish swim in a gentle current. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 8:52 PM, Odd Duck said: I LOVE these! How many can I put in a 14 G cube and what kind of light do I need to make them shine like that! I’ve been searching for something a little different that would be able to prosper in a 14 gallon, preferably as a school or at least a shoal. These are stunning and I MUST find some! Thank you! I’m sure you could fit 12-20 in a 14 gal. They’re impossible to find for sale. Some LED with blues and pinks… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintoppufferkeeper Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 6:02 PM, RockosFishRoom said: Ive been a huge fan of Congos, buenos aires, but something about the pristilla, it is my favorite hands down Second the Pristilla black and gold hold up to high flow whatever temperature you have and eat everything including blackworms off the sand 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonske Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 #1 Congo tetras, because who could resist these colors and fins #2 Glo tetras, because again, colors! And they are very hardy, surprisingly. #3 Silvertip tetras and golden tetras. Love the looks and the schooling behavior. #4 Cardinal tetras, the living jewels that look amazing among dense vegetation. #5 Ember tetras, because they are small and their reddish-orange color is awesome. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Boy Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 We’ve got six long fin Serpae tetra that I think look amazing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 8:00 PM, Fish Folk said: They’re impossible to find for sale. So where do you find them? I'm going to throw a wrench in the mix and say blind Mexican cave tetras (Astyanax mexicanus). They are interesting and for those of us who have hard water they are a great option. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatic Journal Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 My two favorites right now are for two different reasons. One is the standard congo tetra. They are absolutely beautiful and one of the best looking tetras that are out there. However, if I was buying tetras I would buy a big group of rummynose tetras. They are amazing when they school together and they make a great addition to basically any tank. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 10:39 PM, OnlyGenusCaps said: So where do you find them? I'm going to throw a wrench in the mix and say blind Mexican cave tetras (Astyanax mexicanus). They are interesting and for those of us who have hard water they are a great option. Here is the most promising lead I could find . . . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) Hummingbird Tetras are like little carnival glass bubbles of micro perfection. Glorious, refined fish. If you're patient enough for it, videos like these are why YouTube has forever changed this hobby . . . (Part 1) (Part 2) Edited October 26, 2021 by Fish Folk 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atitagain Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I think I’ve been in this thread about 3 hours now. Been researching finding different pics and watching videos of all these different types. Every time I’m done looking one up a couple new ones are posted. Wow a lot of different verities I’ve never heard of. So diverse so many different colors. This is gonna make keeping all the tanks I just broke down away from my fishroom so hard. 😬 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 yeah but @Atitagain at least tetras are oftentimes smaller fish soooooo you can have several types in one large tank 🙂 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000tetras Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Rainbow Emperor Tetra are my favorite looking individual tetra. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Lemon tetras are a favorite of mine. They have colors from a pale to bright yellow, that stands out in a planted tank. And, they are usually on the cheaper side in the LFS so it won't break the bank to get a good size school of them. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drenon88 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 7:36 PM, Colu said: It could be a red Lazer tetra here's a male in breeding colours Wow this one is on my Dream Wishlist now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 4:36 PM, Colu said: It could be a red Lazer tetra here's a male in breeding colours That’s it! Internet info says they get 6cm. My memory tells me these were at least that long and generally thick too. They were also pricey, maybe $20 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) On 10/26/2021 at 4:23 PM, Patrick_G said: That’s it! Internet info says they get 6cm. My memory tells me these were at least that long and generally thick too. They were also pricey, maybe $20 each. There not that readily available that why they command a high price On 10/26/2021 at 4:07 PM, David Olszewski said: Wow this one is on my Dream Wishlist now! Here's what they look like when not in breeding colours still a nice tetra Edited October 26, 2021 by Colu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Boy Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 3:08 AM, 2000tetras said: Rainbow Emperor Tetra are my favorite looking individual tetra. Love these. Never seen them before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laritheloud Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 They're humble, but I love the sparkle and the flowing finnage (for the males, females have short fins) of my diamond tetras. I started out with a love/hate relationship with them because I had thought they were quite violent, but they only nip each other, and only when they're in a breeding mood. I've since learned their behavior is pretty typical tetra behavior, and I've come to truly enjoy how they swim together, sparkle, and look gorgeous in my planted tank. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentFishFanUK Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 7:29 PM, laritheloud said: They're humble, but I love the sparkle and the flowing finnage (for the males, females have short fins) of my diamond tetras. I started out with a love/hate relationship with them because I had thought they were quite violent, but they only nip each other, and only when they're in a breeding mood. I've since learned their behavior is pretty typical tetra behavior, and I've come to truly enjoy how they swim together, sparkle, and look gorgeous in my planted tank. Love them! I love my humble neon tetras too but one day I dream of a big blackwater tank with a whole bunch of sparkly diamond tetras! So gorgeous. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudofish Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Probably Serpae tetras or silvertips. The serpae I like for the coloration and size. The silvertips I like the interactivity. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 12:44 PM, Patrick_G said: The Crystal Red Tetra is my favorite solely because of it’s looks. The internet pics don’t do it justice. It’s like someone took a Red Phantom or Serpae Tetra and turned the color up to 11! The pics are from a LFS that keeps them as display only. Are those your tetras Patrick? Sheeeeeeeesh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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