Fish ID?

[chicago1847]

Thanks to Kasakato's thread I figured out how to post the picture...here it is:
Keep in mind the fish is not gold...the picture just came out that way.

 

[Aqualung]

On this computer, I still see the first pic and the link you posted. However, on that last post I just see a red 'X'. Seems like my computer is backwards or something......

 

[mwood322]

My guess is just a Blood Fin Tetra.

http://www.timstropicals.com/Inventory/TetraLarge/BloodfinInfo.asp

--Mia

 

[NatakuTseng]

I'll second that ID

 

[Aqualung]

Bloodfins have red fins though. Take a look at this pic of a green fire tetra:

Green Fire Tetra

 

[chicago1847]

Your picture looks similar to my fish aqualung. However, I looked up green fire tetra and got this picture:

What do you think?

 

[Aqualung]

Chicago - the image you posted is the same fish, it just looks a bit different because it's not an actual photo. I'll see if I can find the scientific name for you.

 

[Aqualung]

Here are a couple of links:

Aphyocharax rathbuni

Another Link

 

[chicago1847]

Thanks Aqualung, you're right it's a greenfire tetra. The description in your link of it hanging out at the top of the tank was right on too. Thanks for solving the mystery.

 

[NatakuTseng]

That deffinately looks more like them, very good source too Lung, get as much info off that site as you can, its pretty much always right on.