New Project Rhoadsia altipinna tetra

[mountaintoppufferkeeper]

A bit of an oddball larger characin in which the males guard the spawn. This guarding is a bit indirect and is a result of their aggression in defending their territory. The fry hatch within the males area and no one bothers them. I hope to witness that in the coming months and years. The red gold body and deep red fins are impressive in person. I didnt even know these existed until 3 weeks ago. 

Not yet fully grown male chasing off a female 

 

 

Not entirely against other fish in the tank.  These dwarf chain loaches are happy to be out with them feeding on live baby brineshrimp. The loaches  have created the MTS graveyard you see 

[Colu]

I remember seeing some a few years back very aggressive highly territorial and  predatory

[mountaintoppufferkeeper]

This group does seem to be less aggressive than expected towards the loaches that refused to be caught. They do have a fishroom cam though. 

But males are hyper territorial for the females already. No fights though just more chasing without damage. 

[Colu]

I think mid water fish would be more of a target for their aggression hopefully your loach will be fine long term

[BlueLineAquaticsSC]

Awesome looking fish, might be the dither I’ve been looking for, for my CA Cichlids. Reminds me of Old Nasty, the Honduran tetra.

Edited February 19, 2022 by BlueLineAquaticsSC