Green Neon Tetra Fact Sheet The “Green Neon Tetra”, “Paracheirodon simulans“, is closely related to the Neon Tetra, Paracheirodon innesi, and the Cardinal Tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi. It is not as popular as its two gorgeous cousins although it is also a stunning fish. In our shop, by far the most popular tropical fish is the ...
Black Widow Tetra Fact Sheet The Black Widow Tetra, Gymnocorymbus ternetzi a medium sized tetra, growing to about two inches (6 cm). Other names for this fish are: Black Tetra, Black Skirt Tetra and Petticoat Fish. Some people find slightly aggressive, but this is not my own observation. However, the possibility needs to be borne ...
Red Eye Tetra Fact Sheet The “Red Eye Tetra”, “Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae”, has a number of other common names, these include: “Yellowhead Characin”, “Lamp Eye”, “Yellow back Moenkhausia”, “Yellowhead Tetra”, and “Yellow-banded moenkhausia”. The Red Eye Tetra comes from eastern Bolivia, western Brazil, eastern Peru and Paraguay in South America. The maximum length of the Red ...
Tetras run the gamut in terms of size, color, temperament and popularity. For the vast majority, these freshwater tropical fish are ideal candidates for a community aquarium set-up. One of the most famous of the tropical fish species and popular still, is the Neon Tetra(paracheirodon innesi). The Neon Tetra hails from the northern part of ...
Lemon Tetra Fact Sheet The Lemon Tetra , Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnisis an attractive and lively fish reaching a maximum length of about one and a half inches (four cm). This South American Tetra is found in the Tapajós River in Brazil in large numbers. Conditions The Lemon Tetra is a tropical fish. In its natural habitat ...
Penguin Tetra Fact Sheet The “Penguin Tetra” is actually two related species, “Thayeria boehlkei” and “Thayeria obliqua”. The easily seen differences between these species are quite small. Both species have a tendency to swim in a tail down position, but this is more pronounced in Thayeria obliqua. Thayeria obliqua has a shorter black line than ...
Cardinal Tetra Fact Sheet The Cardinal Tetra Paracheirodon axelrodi is closely related to the very popular Neon Tetra Paracheirodon innesi and the Green Neon Tetra Paracheirodon simulans. It is less closely related to the hundreds of other tetra species. The Cardinal’s specific name, axelrodi was given to honour the great fish expert, Herbert R. Axelrod. ...
The vampire tetra is an uncommon fish to see in your local fish store, but chances are larger LFS (Local fish stores) will get them in at times. If you tried to do some research on the vampire tetra you will not get very accurate information. Four different species of fish are all put under ...
The Emperor tetra is another beautiful species that is associated with the tropical aquarium hobby. This tetra known as nematobrycon palmeri, is a fairly common fish that may require some devotion looking for it as its popularity has escalated through the years due to its coloration, hardiness and compatibility with other fish species in a ...
Serpae Tetra Fact Sheet The Serpae Tetra, Hyphessobrycon eques or,Hyphessobrycon serpae is a very attractive little fish. It comes from South America, from The Amazon, Guaporé and Paraguay Rivers. It has also been referred to as Hyphessobrycon callistus. Other common names are the “Blood Characin”, “Blood Tetra”, “Jewel Tetra”, “Red Minor Tetra” and the “Red ...
