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Ethan14 Big Fish Posts: 312 Kudos: 339 Votes: 18 Registered: 06-Jul-2005	ok im not sure what type of tetra i have i used to think i had bleeding hearts but instead of having a red spot they are all red so they cant be bleeding hearts. this is what they look like: http://www.maruko-shoji.co.jp/pageimages/jpegimages/crystal_red_tetra.jpg there are 2 of them that look like they are doing a mating dance they are swimming gracefully (unlike them) around eachother in circles and occassionally swimming on their sides. It doesnt look like they r sick. Can any1 confirm it is a mating dance and if it is do you know how they spawn? Last edited by Ethan14 at 12-Jul-2005 13:37
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Ethan14 Big Fish Posts: 312 Kudos: 339 Votes: 18 Registered: 06-Jul-2005	ok now they are swimming right next to each other at the same speed around the tank. It is quite amazing to watch but strange also.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
illustrae Fish Addict Posts: 820 Kudos: 876 Registered: 04-May-2005	It looks kindof like a serpae tetra to me, though I have no explanation for their behavior. Hoping that there must be a word for everything I mean...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	That's a Serpae Tetra. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
NFaustman Enthusiast Posts: 172 Kudos: 163 Votes: 78 Registered: 13-Jun-2005	Or a dyed pristella? "I am a believer in punctuality, though it makes me very lonely" EV Lucas
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	It's not a bleeding heart (too skinny) And it's not dyed (orangish color instead of bright red) I'm stumped
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Looks like a serpae tetra to me. From what you're describing, it sounds like you've got two males who both want to be the boss of the school. Many tetras do this, so it wouldn't be unusual. What happens is that when the two encounter each other, they often spread their fins, display their flanks to each other, and wiggle around a bit while keeping the fins erect. They will also swim to apparently nip each other, but pull up at the last second. Sound like what your fish are doing? Keep an eye on them and see if it is the same two fish each time. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Ethan14 Big Fish Posts: 312 Kudos: 339 Votes: 18 Registered: 06-Jul-2005	yes it does sound like it. It was the same 2 fish but they stopped now. Ok thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	it looks serpae to me as well
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37


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