Red Phantom vs Red Serpaes

[musho3210]

I went to my lfs the other day, just looking around. I saw fish that looked like red phantom tetras, but were labeled as serpaes.... Do they bear a resemblance or am i the one at fault not being able to tell which is which.....

 

[Lupin]

Very easy to distinguish. Serpaes often have white edges on their anal and pelvic fins.

Serpae

Red Phantom Tetra

Lesser evil:
Red phantom>Serpaes

The latter can be vicious fin nippers.

 

[musho3210]

ok thanks

 

[FishyMatty]

When serpaes are small they look exactly the same as red phantom tetras. The only difference is Serpaes get much bigger and the not so obvious white edged fins.

 

[musho3210]

well now it doesnt really matter, i changed my mind and want to go with the flame tetras, shouldnt be a large difference right? Are there any stricking similarities?