33 Gallon Flatback Hex

londonloco

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I love Serpaes, IMO, a very under rated tetra. I have some that are so bright, some days they have a purple hue. I have a (failing) NPT with banded rainbows and serpaes, I like the fish combo very much.
 
londonloco

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hollyfish2000 said:
serpaes have a rep for being nippy and among the more aggressive tetras. I've not had any direct experience.
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I've never had a problem with them. I even have a female betta in the tank with them, her fins are all fine. Not saying they can't be nippy, just saying not my experience.
 
rich_one

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So its possible a serpae tetra can "out-aggressive" a rainbow cichlid? Wow. Tiger Barbs also have a rep for being a bit nippy, though, these type of fish seem to tend to keep it among themselves when they are in a large enough group... ime, anyway.

Hmmm.... Well, I'll give it a go. Fortunately, both serpae and tiger barbs come cheap enough that if it didn't work out beause of that, they'd be easy enough to part with.

-Rich
 
hollyfish2000

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If you're not yet committed to serpaes, you might consider black phantoms or von rios. Both would be nice with rainbows. Good luck. Hope they arrive in good shape.
 
rich_one

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Oh, the von rios are nice! I remember having this tetra a few years ago, I think under the name "flame" tetra, and I recall kinda struggling with keeping them alive though. I am tempted.

Whatever I'm doing, I plan to pick up the tetra or barb of choice on Saturday... soooo... we'll see how it shakes out.

-Rich
 
rich_one

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Thanks, Jon! Found one, and will be picking her up at the January meeting! Now, I just gotta hope they like each other!

-Rich
 
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