Taillight tetra Hemigrammus ocellifer
Today we introduce you to the so-called trailing light tetra, which is not only called by the Latin name Hemigrammus ocellifer, but is also repeatedly associated with the names eye spot tetra, lantern bearer, luminous spot tetra, lantern tetra and spotted tetra. Why it is called that and what it means in terms of attitude towards...
Bleher's red-headed tetra Hemigrammus bleheri
Profile of Bleher's red-headed tetra or, as it is also called in Latin, the Hemigrammus bleheri. Anyone who sees this tetra for the first time will fall in love with this fish very quickly, because its colors are unique and very beautiful. As you can certainly see for yourself in the picture. The redhead tetra...
Glowlight Tetra Hemigrammus erythrozonus
In our series of tetras (such as the black neon) we want to introduce another species that is a real eye-catcher. This is the glow-light tetra Hemigrammus erythrozonus. Here, too, we have prepared a profile and provide the most important information about keeping, breeding,...
Blood tetra Hyphessobrycon eques
Profile of the blood tetra Hyphessobrycon eques or often also called Serpa tetra. The older Latin spellings such as Hyphessobrycon callistus or serpae can also be found. Today, however, it only bears the name blood tetra Hyphessobrycon eques. However, there is a risk of confusion with the jewelry tetra or rose tetra. So that this doesn't happen to you, we explain here...
Lemon tetra Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Belonging to the group Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis in Latin, the beautiful fin tetra, also known as the lemon tetra, are also real tetras and show with another special characteristic that they can impress. The picture speaks louder than words and above all shows the distinctive identifying feature on the fins. How to Breed the Lemon Tetra Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis and...
Red-blue Colombian Hyphessobrycon columbianus
Red-blue Colombian: The red-blue Colombian, also known as Hyphessobrycon columbianus in Latin, is an ornamental fish which has not been known to us in Germany for so long and was only introduced to us around 200. Nevertheless, the red-blue Colombian is not only very nice to look at, but has also already...
Yellow phantom tetra Hyphessobrycon roseus
In the genus of phantom tetras, in addition to the black phantom tetra, the yellow phantom tetra is also known, which is called Hyphessobrycon roseus in Latin. It also belongs to the group of "real tetras" and finds its place in freshwater aquariums. But where does it originally come from and how does it plant itself...
Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus: Not to be confused with the yellow of Rio is the red of Rio Hyphessobrycon flammeus. It is also often called the red tetra or red tetra. Names such as fire tetra are often heard in connection with it. Very common in our aquarium and in...
Black Neon Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
The neon, in this case the black neon or often called the black flag tetra, is a popular freshwater fish. However, it is available in different forms such as the red neon or the blue neon. It is debatable which of the three is the prettiest. In this article...
Roach Moenkhausia Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae
Another ornamental fish for our freshwater aquarium is the roach moenkhausia. It represents a genus of true tetras, even if it differs visually from the majority of tetras. Nevertheless, he belongs to the real and not to the tetra species. The roach Moenkhausia Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae can be confused with the Moenkhausia oligolepis. Before...
Blue Neon Paracheirodon simulans
Blue neon: The blue neon (also known as the "Green Neon Tetra") is a very popular ornamental freshwater fish for the aquarium and at the same time easy to care for. The blue neon belongs to the Characidae family, the real collectors. Since it is a shoal fish, it should be kept in the aquarium with conspecifics. To the family of...
Red neon Paracheirodon axelrodi
Red neon: One of the most well-known ornamental fish is the red neon (Paracheirodon axelrodi). It belongs to the Paracheidrodon genus, to the Characidae family of true collectors. The red neon, a freshwater ornamental fish, is also known as the cardinal tetra. There are other real collectors, but they are of a different kind...
Blue Peruvian Tetra Boehlkea fredcochui
Profile of the Blue Peru Tetra Boehlkea fredcochui: Tetras are probably one of the most popular fish in our aquarium. Above all, their species makes tetras something special. One of them is certainly the blue Peru tetra Boehlkea fredcochui. In this article you will learn everything you need to know about breeding, keeping and care. Questions...