Types Of Tetra

[PrairieSunflower]

As I said in my other post, I am brand new to neon tetras. Love love love them already. I read about tetra before buying... was reading about them in general and quickly turned to only reading about neons.

I know I read some sort of tetra can be a bit aggressive... but I forget which that was. I'd like to get a second group of tetra that looks different than the first group I bought yesterday... I'm wondering if someone could answer a few questions...

What I want: peaceful tetra just like my new neons. I have guppies and guppy fry which I set out into the tank after about 2 weeks. I want them to remain unharmed by tankmates.

Now, questions... what kind of tetra will be as peaceful as my neons? Are there any to avoid? I am looking into glowlight tetra and black neon tetras... not all that sure what others there are. I think I saw rummeynose tetras yesterday in the shop... I know there were several other kinds but I didn't take note of the names.

 

[Bugdozer]

Ones to be careful of: supposedly penguin tetras and black/white skirt tetras like to nip fins on some fish. Serpaes I hear also can be a little agressive. I have not kept these species myself.
Black Phantoms can be a little aggressive among themselves but not in any serious way (in my experience so far) and are generally peaceful with other fish. They might be a good choice.

 

[Lateral Line]

I've not kept Serpæ's for more than 40 years. I had one male in the group that was manic and nipped at everything. Black Neons and Glowlights are harmless enough. There are very many tetras, only a few of the commonly available types are avertly aggresive.

 

[PrairieSunflower]

Thanks! I was in and took another look at all the fish today. Can't wait until things adjust so I can add more. I also saw neon green rasboras today and I want to read about them to see if they are suitable... not sure if I saw babies or if they were full grown... and if they are gentle.

 

[Lateral Line]

All commonly available Rasbora species are perfectly harmless, ideal quiet community fish. All best kept in reasonable size groups, (say 6+), otherwise they tend to hide and sulk. Probably my favourite group of fish.

 

[PrairieSunflower]

All commonly available Rasbora species are perfectly harmless, ideal quiet community fish. All best kept in reasonable size groups, (say 6+), otherwise they tend to hide and sulk. Probably my favourite group of fish.

Ooooo good to know!! I am thinking to get a group of 8 to match my group of 8 neons.