[megatrev62]

Looking for recommendations for a single species tetra for a planted tank. I am thinking of harlequin rasboras but wanting input on a tetra species maybe. I do not want neons, cardinals, silver tip or rummy nose. Thanks

Looking for recommendations for a single species tetra for a planted tank. I am thinking of harlequin rasboras but wanting input on a tetra species maybe. I do not want neons, cardinals, silver tip or rummy nose. Thanks

90 gallon tank.

 

[geekindenial]

I've seen amazing photos online with large schools of ember tetra in planted tanks. When they are happy these look really Ember.

 

[megatrev62]

I've seen amazing photos online with large schools of ember tetra in planted tanks. When they are happy these look really Ember.

Like them and they are a possibility. Thanks

 

[Aaronious]

Buenos Aires or Penguin I think would be kinda cool.

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Phenacogrammus interruptus, Congo Tetras or Phenacogrammus aurantiacus Lampeye CongoTetras.

 

[tornado]

Harlequin Rasbora is in the Cyprinid family, not a Tetra species. I can't think of any Tetra that is similar in looks and behavior to Harlequin Rasboras. The Lemon Tetra might be a good option.

 

[megatrev62]

Thanks. Yes I know they're not a tetra...was looking at them or a species of tetra. It's going to be the harlequins or a tetra....only one of those going in.

 

[Kubla]

Serpae Tetra is pretty similar to harlequin rasbora. A big school of Royal tetra would look amazing.

 

[Aaronious]

you know what else? Danios. There are some pretty cool ones. they school well. plus breeding them is easy so you could literally buy just one male and one female and get your self a huge school with extras to sell. I don't know about spawning tetras or rasbora. But Danios are easy, they try in my 75 but no egg or fry will ever survive in there.

just a thought.

 

[Discusluv]

Since this is a recommendation on what we would recommend --- I dont care for micro-species in larger tanks. If it were my tank I would put larger tetras to scale with tank. Congo tetras are my favorite ( I have 4 different varieties in my 180 gallon). I also like Flame- back Bleeding Heart Tetras.

 

[Oughtsix]

I love the school (shoal) of 12 rummy nose tetras in our 180g tank. They love following each other around and are very active fish... considerably more active than our Cardinals. We also like the looks of the rummy nose tetras although the cardinals look pretty cool too.

 

[Braddo]

you know what else? Danios. There are some pretty cool ones. they school well. plus breeding them is easy so you could literally buy just one male and one female and get your self a huge school with extras to sell. I don't know about spawning tetras or rasbora. But Danios are easy, they try in my 75 but no egg or fry will ever survive in there.

just a thought.

I'm with Aaronious and the danios (especially long fin and leopards) however...My LFS had some Black Phantom Tetras is an appropriately lit tank and it was nothing short of a stunning display...

 

[Aaronious]

This was still up and I just saw a photo of White Cloud Minnows. I don't know anything about them but they have always caught my eye.

 

[onlycrimson]

Emperor Tetras or Blue Tetras, if you don't mind a little larger.

 

[reddhawkk]

I like Serpae, Lemon, or Red or Black Phantoms.

 

[codyadams81]

Congo tetras , African red eye or alstes tetras

 

[megatrev62]

Since this is a recommendation on what we would recommend --- I dont care for micro-species in larger tanks. If it were my tank I would put larger tetras to scale with tank. Congo tetras are my favorite ( I have 4 different varieties in my 180 gallon). I also like Flame- back Bleeding Heart Tetras.

I on the other hand am just discovering I like small fish in a bigger tank. Wanting the smaller of the tetras for the 4 foot tank. Thanks for input.

 

[Asteroid]

Some of my embers in my tank. Still schooling nicely 18 months later. A much larger school in your tank would look pretty amazing.

 

[megatrev62]

Some of my embers in my tank. Still schooling nicely 18 months later. A much larger school in your tank would look pretty amazing.

Very nice.

Thinking on these right now.

I'm with Aaronious and the danios (especially long fin and leopards) however...My LFS had some Black Phantom Tetras is an appropriately lit tank and it was nothing short of a stunning display...
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These are nice .

 

[Quagulator]

My 90 gallon of previous years had a school of 65 ember tetras, I really enjoyed it and will be doing a large school of smaller fish with my current tank when it's ready.