Appearance Ruby tetras most prominent feature is their bright orange coloration. Their caudal fin has a dark black. The have minimal finnage that is generally colorless. The ventral parts will generally be less colorful then the upper parts of their body. Ruby tetras are a sexually dimorphic species, which means males and females will have … Read more
Etymology The scientific name of the Rainbow tetra as first described by Weitzman & Fink in 1971 is Nematobrycon lacortei. Appearance Rainbow tetras have quite an interesting appearance. Their bodies display multiple colors in a way that is reminiscent of a rainbow. Rainbows have a dark lateral line, which is not always very prominent. The … Read more
The Blue tetra (Knodus borki) is a stunningly beautiful addition to an aquarium. The Blue tetra’s iridescent blue and silver coloration provides an amazing sight, especially in a dark-background planted aquarium. Relatively speaking, the species is not as common as other tetras and is not typically found in pet stores or local fish stores. I … Read more
The Congo tetra makes a beautiful addition to any freshwater aquarium. Originating from Africa, they are found in the Congo River Basin where they like to in slightly acidic, densely vegetated waters. The best part of this species is its beautiful orange, silver, and light blue iridescent coloration. As bigger fish, they are responsive to … Read more
The Emperor tetra, also known as the Nematobrycon palmeri, is popular amongst fishkeeping hobbyists. Endemic to Columbia, the Emperor is a freshwater fish that thrives in dimly-lit and densely vegetated. Typically, Emperor tetra lives between 2 to 4 years when living in adequate conditions. Appearance The appearance of Emperor tetras is quite unique. The most … Read more
The Diamond tetra is my favorite tetra! Compared to other tetras, the Diamond tetra has a lot more personality to show and are typically very engaged with their owners. Due to their size and veil-like fins, a school of Diamond tetras can be the highlight of an aquarium. The Diamond tetra is endemic to Venezuela … Read more