Rainbow Tetra, Nematobrycon lacortei, are rarely seen in the aquarium hobby. They are beautiful, hardy fish, but they need an expert level of care. They are tropical freshwater fish that prefer to be in a group of 10 or more Rainbow Tetras. The Rainbow Tetra is endemic to Rio Calima, a small, quiet river in …
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The Mexican Tetra, Astyanax mexicanus, is a freshwater fish also known as the Mexican Blind Cavefish or Blind Cave Tetra. These fish come in two forms: with eyes and without eyes. The blind variant is a popular fish among freshwater aquarists. Mexican Tetras are the only characid species native to the United States. Mexican Tetras …
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The Bucktooth Tetra, Exodon Paradoxus, is a freshwater fish native to the Amazon Basin and Guyana in South America. They are also commonly referred to as Exodon. The earliest record of this fish was made in 1845, but they were not an aquarium trade import until 1932. Bucktooth Tetras are shaped like most other tetras. …
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The Cuban Cichlid (Nandopsis Tetracanthus) is a large Central American Cichlid with robust and unusual characteristics. They have a predominantly white appearance dappled with black spots and shimmering purple tones. This fish is known for having a strong, often aggressive personality as well as a mighty bite, although some regard this species to be friendlier …
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The Gold Tetra (Hemigrammus rodwayi), also known as X-Ray Tetras because of their bone structure, are found in large schools in the freshwaters of the South American coast. Specifically, they are native to the coasts of Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname. They are shy and peaceful fish. Their appearance can cause some confusion. Despite …
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The Green Fire Tetra (Aphyocharax Rathbuni) is one of the best tetras you can add to a peaceful community aquarium. Green Fire Tetras are native to the Paraguay region of South America, and more specifically, the freshwater basins of the Paraguay River basin. Green Fire Tetras can also be found in abundance in South America’s …
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Blue Tetra (Boehlkea fredcochui), also known as Cochu’s Blue Tetra, is a tropical fish that is native to the Amazon Basin. Not to be confused with the Blue Tetra (knodus borki) of Peru, the Cochu’s Blue Tetra is found in rivers and streams throughout Colombia and Brazil. The Cochu’s Blue Tetra is a smaller species …
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Bleeding Heart Tetras (Hyphessobrycon Erythrostigma) are a strikingly colored fish. These fish can be identified just by looking at their coloration. Bleeding Heart Tetras have a blood red spot near their pectoral fins, as well as a black and white patch near their dorsal fin. Bleeding Heart Tetras have lighter colored bodies that range in color from orangish-beige to a silvery-lavender shade.
Diamond Tetra (Moenkhausia pittieri) are one of the most alluring species you can have in your aquarium! These fish derive their name from the iridescent shimmer of their scales. When illuminated by natural sunlight, they shine like diamonds! Other names for these flashy fish include Pittier’s Tetra and Diamond Characin.
The Red Phantom Tetra (Hyphessobrycon Sweglesi) is a beautifully vivid, fish that is recommended for aquarists of all experience levels. They are shoaling fish that lives peacefully in community tanks. Part of their scientific name comes from Kyle Swegles, an American aquarist who was known for collecting this species of fish. The Red Phantom Tetra …
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