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Haven
01-30-2008, 9:39 AM
I found this species of fish called a Blackcurrant Tetra at my LFS. They are see through!!! lol Is this fish natural or has it been engineered?

Chris

Squawkbert
01-30-2008, 11:35 AM
Is it
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/857/20206833.JPG

??

Lupin
01-30-2008, 5:44 PM
Better name is black phantom tetra if it is the fish Squawkbert is thinking.

nh5
01-30-2008, 8:09 PM
lookup glass catfish. Those are really see-through

kjenber
01-30-2008, 8:17 PM
yes its normal to be a see threw fish I have three 1 cat and 2 tetra

Haven
01-31-2008, 10:24 AM
yeah thats the one,lol. really weird lookin isnt it?

Lupin
01-31-2008, 11:37 AM
Oh well..Scientific name is Hyphessobrycon megalopterus. I have four here.:)

Woofy
01-31-2008, 11:21 PM
sold as glass fish here and most petsmarts. they used to be sold dyed in different colors. glad i dont see those anymore.:headshake2: