You are as sparkly as these tetras. You look more rested and excited. Glad to see you settled in and you made my morning with my favorite kind of fishies. A lot of the tetras sold here are not cheap and there is not a whole lot to choose from. Now I can order on line since you had such good video, Thanks!
Really great info as always. I got back into the hobby a year ago. My 75G, "Tetra Heaven", has Ember red dwarves, cardinals, blue diamond heads and now silver tips -- at least 20 each or ~90 total (+1 oto +7 corys). Thanks again -- and congrats on the new house!!
Thanks Alex, Love the video glad to see your mostly all moved and you look rested. Looking forward to your great videos. I want some neon tetras but was worried about them being so touchy. There like 5 bucks a piece here in Arizona. Hate to see them die one by one. But now maybe ill try them.
I'd give it a go. The wild and domestically bred ones are both pretty hardy ... the green ones can be more temperamental, so perhaps try those second. Best of luck!
Thanks for the positive thinking. I think i will I've always loved how they look in a tank. Ower stimulus check should be coming in a couple weeks there saying. Ill get a school of around 20 maybe more!!! 👍❤
Knowledge! Thank YOU for inspiring me to keep looking up odd and wonderful topics, and following the rabbit trails of topics that make up most my videos. Cheers!
I love this little fish. My favorite is the gold neon which I own and thoroughly enjoy. Thanks for this spotlight on such a great little fish in our hobby.
Thanks Chevy! I just felt like they all had been under appreciated by the hobby lately. With the pandemic causing tank raised populations to grow, we are seeing some of the new Variants on display, and if people weren't so use to seeing then as 2 dollar fish, I think people would have paid 5, 10 even 15 dollars a fish for such beauty. Thanks, as always- for watching. -Alex.
I actually didn't know about some of them (cardinal variants) when I started researching this. But for the most part, I like to see all the fascinating new lines...the balloon body, being the exception.
@@Fishtory agree...I like hybred fish, just never have liked balloon anything, starting with the balloon mollies. The long split fins are super gorgeous though.
SO basically what you are saying is that the Cars 2 movie is having a dig at the Fish Hobby & Axle Rod? Lol Jokes mate bloody awesome video bud! Thanks to you & the fish fam I have been learning so much more than I ever knew or even thought I knew about the hobby, Love it cheers!
Forgot to say THANK YOU for the viewing of your fabulous Blue Neon Tetra Veilfins!!! Fluffy [fins] definitely sells! (Just ask any breeder of Gypsy Vanner horses. 😉) Red Fish Blue Fish, eh? Commencing prey stalk…and all you hear is the faintest rustling of grass disappearing into the distance….😼
Alex I have to say that Neons are not real happy at temperatures above 80, their home waters in the clear water rivers near Iquitos in Peru are cooler than most tropical biomes. Optimally about 72 degrees but you can reliably keep them at 68 to 77 degrees, they live longer at 68 to 72. Like most Tetras from soft waters they like soft water over hard water. They will live OK in GH over 10 but breeding is difficult and full colors are going to be less vibrant.
Life is too darn complicated, so the first cardinals I actually have doing ok are going to need to go to a cooler tank? (Or to move my rams, argh.) Or is that just a neon specific thing? (I can see I am going to have to research yet more, sigh.)
They may not be super happy, but blue neons can withstand those Temps and easily do so, for treating ick. But yes, as with all fish, the lower end of their thriving temperature range, will cause them to usually live longer and be more vivid. Green neon tetras can withstand more acidity by far, as they are only a black water fish in the wild. But they cannot handle the higher temperatures (over 84) for more than a few weeks usual
I never really cared for the tetris but now I got this 55 gallon or a whole bunch of guppies four or five black skirt tetras two different colors in there and it looks really cool and really leaning towards getting a few of me on Tetris just to brighten it up a little more 😁
I like them...rummynose tetras and "brilliant rummynose" tetra, school a lot tighter. Also Reed, Ember, Kitty tetras and corydora habrosus, all school/ shoal together really nicely also!
@@Fishtory is it possible too much light in your tank can make your fish lose color? I had my tank set up for 8 hours of light a day. Started keeping it off and idk if it's just my imagination but my cardinals seem to have more color now when I do turn it on.
For some reason, my cardinal tetras are not as vivid red as I see in some videos. They live in a heavily planted tank with pristine water set to 80F during the day that can drop to 76 at night. At peak lighting intensity, it might be a bit harsh for them, but the light only stays at peak for 8 hours out of my 18 hour photoperiod, and lights are very dim in the morning and at night. They looked in bad condition when I got them from the store and have colored up somewhat, but they’re still not this vivid. I overfeed them a high-carotenoid diet of tetra-color tropical flakes to fatten them up a bit as they were originally emaciated, it has been three weeks now and they appear in good health.
I need a neon alternative that will actually live, lol. Good timing. Any suggestions for someone who could handle the warm tank with my German blue rams?
The following would all look awesome with a ram, and also should get along well...Rummynose tetras? Jellybean Tetras, ember tetras, Kubota Rasboras, harlequin rasboras, lambchop rasboras, psuedomugil luminatus or furcatus.
@@Fishtory ahhg, the forum folks keep yelling HEAT at me, until I feel like I've been bullied out of any tankmates at all! I have 2 of them in a 29 at about 81', I have a lot to think about now, (especially since I already have several of those on the list here and there). Thank you for being so chill with us noobs and our silly questions- btw, as a master gardener I'm often appalled by how silly questioners are treated in this hobby- if I rolled my eyes are hard as some 'advanced' aquarists to folks who don't have fifty years of binomials under their belt, with where a plant originated, and how Irish monks used it in 1254 when they are just asking me, 'HEY, CAN I PUT THIS OVER HERE?', I would feel like a jerk (and not a real Master at all- the real ones are so gentle on the rest of us trying to play catch up in the biggest illustration of Dunning Kruger I've ever witnessed in my life- I keep mentally hearing 'You know nothing, Jon Snow!' 😄 and I really don't). Thank you again.
I started with a little flock of cardinals on your recommendation, and they look excellent, but boy did it make those little rams spicy to have to share the tank! I was going to put my kubotais in there, but I'm leaning towards the black metal guppy tank after watching the little cichlids get 'comfortable'. I wish the high heat wouldn't shorten neocaridina lives so much (I don't heat my shrimp tanks after a cheap heater disaster 😔), I wonder if the thai microcrabs or a bigger filtering shrimp would make the tank more peaceful than corys, for bottom cleanup? They actually had sterbais for once at the LFS, but I don't think I want the hungry swarm upsetting my rams (if they actually pair, I can't tell what they are at this age, lol). And tbh the rams do a fair job of picking the stray bloodworm of the gravel, it's not like they let much go to waste- they're pretty thorough. 😛
I suspect the domestic bred tetras have a more 'balllon' body for the same reason that hatchery trout have a thicker wider often fatter body. Hatcheries slow down water often to limit deaths and condition fry for a lower oxygen lake life.
I think that's part of it, and a really good point! Also, I know in Chinese and Korean Markets, they are sought after because they look just like goldfish finage...so they select for it.
@@Fishtory Very good point and very true. I do know however that the fast running water trout ( I have caught many) have better flavor and texture when compared to farm/lake trout of the same species. I know not relevant to aquarium fish but I have seen the same happen with other large aquarium/wild fish like Blue gill, Pumpkin Seed, Red Ear, Silver Pearch and Yellow Cat fish. With enough water these can and are kept as Aquarium fish they are all also considered as food fish at least in Colorado.
@@jaxntax5509 I can never eat the pumpkinseeds, they are too pretty, I didn't know you had them in Colorado too! Fishing the Yampa I didn't see any, anyway 😄
@@voluntaryismistheanswer I caught mine around Stirling in the North Platt South Platte and the small creeks and streams as well as the North Stirling Reservoir . There are Shadd and Croppie and shinners minnows and Carp, as well as Bass to be found. I am sure I have missed some of the lovely fish.
Why is the scientific name of the Cardinal Tetra “Paracheirodon Axelrodi”?? According to you, another man-L.P. Schultz-was the true discoverer of the Cardinal Tetra in 1956. Therefore, the Cardinal’s name SHOULD read thusly…”Paracheirodon Schultzi”. 🤔
Because you don't name a fish after yourself... you're supposed to honor someone else (or you're considered selfish , rude and tacky).... but people have named fish after family members many times
LMAOO the glowlight tetra's simulation just broke @14:52
You are as sparkly as these tetras.
You look more rested and excited. Glad to see you settled in and you made my morning with my favorite kind of fishies. A lot of the tetras sold here are not cheap and there is not a whole lot to choose from. Now I can order on line since you had such good video, Thanks!
Thank you. Yet again, Laura brightens my day :)
10:30 I'm ready for my closeup Mr. DeMille! Angelfish photo bomb!
Hahah always... they always do it
Really great info as always. I got back into the hobby a year ago. My 75G, "Tetra Heaven", has Ember red dwarves, cardinals, blue diamond heads and now silver tips -- at least 20 each or ~90 total (+1 oto +7 corys).
Thanks again -- and congrats on the new house!!
Whoa! That sounds epic. I gotta see that now haha. Thank you for the kind words and well wishes, my friend
Good stuff as always, my friend.
Ayyyeee! Thanks again for watching Rickostan!
Thanks for this educational video! Of course I love the Vail Tails! 😍
Love d learning about all these tetras.. awesome video ❤️🙏🌿🐟🌿
Thanks as always Mary Paige 🤗
@@Fishtory ❤️🙏
This was an excellent video on a topic of my interest not normally discussed. It is a great and much-needed contribution to Aquarium TH-cam.
Thanks Vivian. I hope you have a great week
Thanks Alex for another awesome video full of knowledge...
Hey, THANK YOU! for coming back and watching. Cheers, Bruno!
Hey Alex, this is an excellent video, really interesting to hear all about these tetras. thanks
Right on. Thanks for the feedback! And thanks for tuning in, also 🙏
Thanks Alex, Love the video glad to see your mostly all moved and you look rested. Looking forward to your great videos. I want some neon tetras but was worried about them being so touchy. There like 5 bucks a piece here in Arizona. Hate to see them die one by one. But now maybe ill try them.
I'd give it a go. The wild and domestically bred ones are both pretty hardy ... the green ones can be more temperamental, so perhaps try those second. Best of luck!
Thanks for the positive thinking. I think i will I've always loved how they look in a tank. Ower stimulus check should be coming in a couple weeks there saying. Ill get a school of around 20 maybe more!!! 👍❤
Thx for the in depth info
My pleasure, thanks for tuning in
Always enjoy your videos ... thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏼
Knowledge! Thank YOU for inspiring me to keep looking up odd and wonderful topics, and following the rabbit trails of topics that make up most my videos. Cheers!
I love this little fish. My favorite is the gold neon which I own and thoroughly enjoy. Thanks for this spotlight on such a great little fish in our hobby.
Thanks Chevy! I just felt like they all had been under appreciated by the hobby lately. With the pandemic causing tank raised populations to grow, we are seeing some of the new Variants on display, and if people weren't so use to seeing then as 2 dollar fish, I think people would have paid 5, 10 even 15 dollars a fish for such beauty. Thanks, as always- for watching. -Alex.
Such variety these days, who knew? Well, you obviously, but I had no idea how many varients we have to choose from. Awesome!
👍💓👍
I actually didn't know about some of them (cardinal variants) when I started researching this. But for the most part, I like to see all the fascinating new lines...the balloon body, being the exception.
@@Fishtory agree...I like hybred fish, just never have liked balloon anything, starting with the balloon mollies. The long split fins are super gorgeous though.
Great video idea.
Glad you think so!
SO basically what you are saying is that the Cars 2 movie is having a dig at the Fish Hobby & Axle Rod? Lol Jokes mate bloody awesome video bud! Thanks to you & the fish fam I have been learning so much more than I ever knew or even thought I knew about the hobby, Love it cheers!
Yes. Yes, That is exactly what I'm saying lol. Thanks for tuning in, Leo!
Forgot to say THANK YOU for the viewing of your fabulous Blue Neon Tetra Veilfins!!! Fluffy [fins] definitely sells! (Just ask any breeder of Gypsy Vanner horses. 😉) Red Fish Blue Fish, eh? Commencing prey stalk…and all you hear is the faintest rustling of grass disappearing into the distance….😼
Hey Alex thanks for another great video 📹👍😀🐠🐟🐡
No problem brother, thanks for tuning in!
May I ask where you bought this longfine neon tetra fish? I looked for it in various stores, how hard is it to find it?
At approximately 20 min in, there's a bright red/pink fish in the tank with the leucistic neon tetras... Any idea what they are?
Alex I have to say that Neons are not real happy at temperatures above 80, their home waters in the clear water rivers near Iquitos in Peru are cooler than most tropical biomes. Optimally about 72 degrees but you can reliably keep them at 68 to 77 degrees, they live longer at 68 to 72. Like most Tetras from soft waters they like soft water over hard water. They will live OK in GH over 10 but breeding is difficult and full colors are going to be less vibrant.
Life is too darn complicated, so the first cardinals I actually have doing ok are going to need to go to a cooler tank? (Or to move my rams, argh.) Or is that just a neon specific thing? (I can see I am going to have to research yet more, sigh.)
They may not be super happy, but blue neons can withstand those Temps and easily do so, for treating ick. But yes, as with all fish, the lower end of their thriving temperature range, will cause them to usually live longer and be more vivid. Green neon tetras can withstand more acidity by far, as they are only a black water fish in the wild. But they cannot handle the higher temperatures (over 84) for more than a few weeks usual
What is the beautiful pink plant in the tank with the cardinal , love the video. Thank you
Hydrophilia polysperma
I never really cared for the tetris but now I got this 55 gallon or a whole bunch of guppies four or five black skirt tetras two different colors in there and it looks really cool and really leaning towards getting a few of me on Tetris just to brighten it up a little more 😁
I like them...rummynose tetras and "brilliant rummynose" tetra, school a lot tighter. Also Reed, Ember, Kitty tetras and corydora habrosus, all school/ shoal together really nicely also!
@@Fishtory I've always been pretty plane even with my fish but now this longer tank makes me see the colorful fish are the way to go
Hay I got you live !
Woot
How do you get such vivid red in your cardinal tetras? Mine seem duller and the red doesn't seem to extend as far.
The food. Carotenoids, betacarotine, athataxin and omega 3s & 6s... lots of frozen or live options honestly
@@Fishtory I'm feeding baby brine and ultra fresh brand tetra pellets. I wonder what other frozen food is good for color
@@Fishtory is it possible too much light in your tank can make your fish lose color? I had my tank set up for 8 hours of light a day. Started keeping it off and idk if it's just my imagination but my cardinals seem to have more color now when I do turn it on.
For some reason, my cardinal tetras are not as vivid red as I see in some videos. They live in a heavily planted tank with pristine water set to 80F during the day that can drop to 76 at night. At peak lighting intensity, it might be a bit harsh for them, but the light only stays at peak for 8 hours out of my 18 hour photoperiod, and lights are very dim in the morning and at night. They looked in bad condition when I got them from the store and have colored up somewhat, but they’re still not this vivid. I overfeed them a high-carotenoid diet of tetra-color tropical flakes to fatten them up a bit as they were originally emaciated, it has been three weeks now and they appear in good health.
Specifically try and find some food with astaxanthin in it. That's what helps fish produce red pigments the most of all the carotenes
OK what are the sort of Glowlight tetra looking fish that are schooling tightly, swimming in the tank the Green Neons?
They are Ornate tetras, and rosy tetras... likely Hyphessobrycon bentosi is the one you enjoyed. Hard to find in the hobby, but lovely!
Ah shit I just woke back up !!! Tetra yes , tetra 👍 dr. Pepper max anyone ??
Dr. Pepper anything will do just fine lol
Dr. Pepper Spicey
I need a neon alternative that will actually live, lol. Good timing. Any suggestions for someone who could handle the warm tank with my German blue rams?
The following would all look awesome with a ram, and also should get along well...Rummynose tetras? Jellybean Tetras, ember tetras, Kubota Rasboras, harlequin rasboras, lambchop rasboras, psuedomugil luminatus or furcatus.
@@Fishtory ahhg, the forum folks keep yelling HEAT at me, until I feel like I've been bullied out of any tankmates at all! I have 2 of them in a 29 at about 81', I have a lot to think about now, (especially since I already have several of those on the list here and there). Thank you for being so chill with us noobs and our silly questions- btw, as a master gardener I'm often appalled by how silly questioners are treated in this hobby- if I rolled my eyes are hard as some 'advanced' aquarists to folks who don't have fifty years of binomials under their belt, with where a plant originated, and how Irish monks used it in 1254 when they are just asking me, 'HEY, CAN I PUT THIS OVER HERE?', I would feel like a jerk (and not a real Master at all- the real ones are so gentle on the rest of us trying to play catch up in the biggest illustration of Dunning Kruger I've ever witnessed in my life- I keep mentally hearing 'You know nothing, Jon Snow!' 😄 and I really don't). Thank you again.
I started with a little flock of cardinals on your recommendation, and they look excellent, but boy did it make those little rams spicy to have to share the tank! I was going to put my kubotais in there, but I'm leaning towards the black metal guppy tank after watching the little cichlids get 'comfortable'. I wish the high heat wouldn't shorten neocaridina lives so much (I don't heat my shrimp tanks after a cheap heater disaster 😔), I wonder if the thai microcrabs or a bigger filtering shrimp would make the tank more peaceful than corys, for bottom cleanup? They actually had sterbais for once at the LFS, but I don't think I want the hungry swarm upsetting my rams (if they actually pair, I can't tell what they are at this age, lol). And tbh the rams do a fair job of picking the stray bloodworm of the gravel, it's not like they let much go to waste- they're pretty thorough. 😛
3.0 pH!? That’s literally vinegar!
🤙🏼
Alllriiiiight!
I want the crocodile toothpick. Aquarium co-op. Got recently.
Yeah they're pretty cool fish!
Jennifer Merva I like those too! Want to find out more about them.
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I suspect the domestic bred tetras have a more 'balllon' body for the same reason that hatchery trout have a thicker wider often fatter body. Hatcheries slow down water often to limit deaths and condition fry for a lower oxygen lake life.
I think that's part of it, and a really good point! Also, I know in Chinese and Korean Markets, they are sought after because they look just like goldfish finage...so they select for it.
@@Fishtory Very good point and very true. I do know however that the fast running water trout ( I have caught many) have better flavor and texture when compared to farm/lake trout of the same species. I know not relevant to aquarium fish but I have seen the same happen with other large aquarium/wild fish like Blue gill, Pumpkin Seed, Red Ear, Silver Pearch and Yellow Cat fish. With enough water these can and are kept as Aquarium fish they are all also considered as food fish at least in Colorado.
@@jaxntax5509 I can never eat the pumpkinseeds, they are too pretty, I didn't know you had them in Colorado too! Fishing the Yampa I didn't see any, anyway 😄
@@voluntaryismistheanswer I caught mine around Stirling in the North Platt South Platte and the small creeks and streams as well as the North Stirling Reservoir . There are Shadd and Croppie and shinners minnows and Carp, as well as Bass to be found. I am sure I have missed some of the lovely fish.
Breeders should focus more on revitalizing the fish since they are so overbred instead of inbreeding them more for some mutation for extra $$$$
I totally agree.
the knolege is very interesting but you need no work in that video and pictures quality.
Yes. Yes I do. Lol this is maybe the 8th "edited video" and I'm not very good at it
Why is the scientific name of the Cardinal Tetra “Paracheirodon Axelrodi”?? According to you, another man-L.P. Schultz-was the true discoverer of the Cardinal Tetra in 1956. Therefore, the Cardinal’s name SHOULD read thusly…”Paracheirodon Schultzi”. 🤔
Because you don't name a fish after yourself... you're supposed to honor someone else (or you're considered selfish , rude and tacky).... but people have named fish after family members many times