I'm fond of most of my tetras. I've got regular emperor, rummy nose, black neon, and serpae tetras (not all in the same tank). I really like the red of the serpaes in contrast to the plants. The rummy noses are cool, because they school (my morning rhyme). I'd love to have a larger group of the black neons, and I think the emperors think they are cichlids because they are in a tank with juvenile Pelviachromis pulchers and they like to spar with them for the food!
They really develop some great color and the fin shape is unmatched. They have a certain elegance when watching them swim among other fish in the tank.
I have several species (including some of the popular ones like Cardinals), but the ones that have been a pleasant surprise are my Penguin tetras. They seem to be an often overlooked and underrated species, but I think they're fun. They have comical personalities and antics, and their swimming style is a little unique...more head up and tail pointed slightly down...they also do this when hovering in one spot, preferably in front of the outflow nozzle. Their black stripe is very nicely defined with irridescent scales on either side, and they make an unexpected impact when they shoal and swim across the length of the tank.
Awesome! I've always actually wanted to keep Congo's and Emperor's for the longest time. though I've never found any locally. I've never really checked put penguins though... But my all time favorite had to be the black phantom. The males look amazing when they spar Though, most pics don't do them justice
Rainbow Emperor Tetra (Nematobrycon Lacortei) has got to be my favorite. Most pictures don't do them any justice.
Although a huge school of Neon's or Cardinal's are hard to beat. Had a school of about 100 neon's in a 75g. That was a cool tank to relax in front of with a beer in hand.
Personally I love Serpae tetras. If you have one of those pink colored grow lights turned on, then feed them. Watch out, because in about five minutes you're gonna have some unbelievable reds, they look great under my 7000K LEDs now, but wow do those pink lights make them look good. Closely following them are cardinal tetras.
Call me boring but I love the average Neon Tetras, I've got a school of 20 sum and they really set off the tank, great contrast to all the green plants.
Love those too! Flashy, and even though they're the largest and most active tetras in my tank, they've never once nipped or antagonized any of the other tankmates. They also spawned only a week or so after I got them.
Ember tetras! They're like little copper nuggets in the water. And they're hardy, I've had so many mistakes in my 10 gallon and the one tetra has managed to live through all of it. Definitely my favorite.
P.S Not my picture
Its a Hyphessobrycon species, but I'm not quite sure of the exact name. apparently its quite new to the hobby. I found it under the name Imperial Blue Rainbow Tetra.
I've only kept Cardinals and I love them. Their vibrant colors are unbeatable. They have a reputation for being fickle, but I haven't had any issues.
Looking for tankmates for mine, thinking about Black Phantoms or Black Neons...any feedback?
I feel like there are way too many tetras for me to say what my favorite is without dividing it into larger tetras, medium, and small
Larger, I'd say congo's. I want them pretty badly and they just have the presence about themselves with their flowing fins and their iridescence.
Medium, I'd have to say Black Skirts, I feel they are under appreciated and can look quiet handsome when done correctly. I kind of want to do a tank one day of the white variation alongside some white angels and white cories, in a black bottom black backed tank filled with solid colored plants.
Small, I'd go cardinal tetra. They seem classic and their bright colors can fit in almost anywhere.
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