new gold tetras (Hemigrammus rodwayi)

[maverickbr77]

Yay I have found them again. I got a group of five a little over a year ago and unfortunately only 2 made it through quarantine (they were in pretty bad condition when I got them). They were the last ones the store had and they never to my knowledge got another shipment so I was left with some relatively lonely tetras. I was doing some perusing at a little mom and pop fish store and they had some nice local breed ones and they were on sale so i picked up a few to make a little school of them. hopefully pics once they settle in.

here is a stock web photo for now

 

[nguyendetecting]

congrats, I just picked up 5 also(all they had too). Here's a pic of mine

They are more active than neons and aren't afraid of bright light as in my halide hanging over.

 

[maverickbr77]

very nice give them some time and good food and the blue and black at the midline will color up a lot. Love these guys don't know why I don't hear about them more often.

PS yay for the snorks

 

[Ratlova30]

Gold tetras were the first tetra I really liked enough to invest in. Great fish, hardy and they get along with everyone. Not to mention how simple yet beautiful they are.

 

[eveliens]

Gold tetras are definitely underrated. They're so pretty and hardy.

 

[maverickbr77]

they sure are. still haven't gotten a good pic of these guys they are just so reflective lol.

 

[tanker]

NICE!!!! Now I want some!!! Called a few LFS and found some------but they are tooo small. My Angels would eat them all.

 

[Phosaurus]

They look amazing. Never heard of them. Are they available in most pest stores?

 

[WeedCali]

Those are awesome! but shouldnt they be called blue tetras? lol

 

[tanker]

Those are awesome! but shouldnt they be called blue tetras? lol

Do not let the picture fool you. They are a bright silver color with a hint of gold.