Congo tetras - with Pic link - Aquarium Advice

joannde · 10-21-2006, 11:33 AM

well, I did it again ! I bought fish without really researching them in detail first. I didn't intend for it to be this way.
I went to the LFS intending to get a Florida Flag Fish (to help keep the hair algae in check) and six dwarf neon rainbows.
The Florida Flagfish were awfully small and the LFS employee (he may have been the owner) suggested Rosey Barbs instead - so I got a m/f pair.
As I went down the aisle with the dwarf neon rainbows I saw a tank of Congo Tetras. I must have watched them for 10 straight minutes ! The changing color sheen and the incredible finnage really held my attention. After asking a few questions I decided to get 6 congo tetras instead of the dwarf neon rainbows.

They are trully stunning and since they stay close together it really makes the tank look happy, active, interesting and complete.

The 29G with the congo tetras is in front of me - the 10G with the dwarf puffers is behind me. I think my rearend is going to grow roots into this chair. I can't pull myself away from my tanks !!!!

rich311k · 10-21-2006, 12:30 PM

Congrats on the new members of the family. Congos are very pretty fish.

**Zagz** · 10-21-2006, 01:57 PM

Congrats, where are the pics? LOL

gheitman · 10-21-2006, 02:06 PM

Congrats on getting the Congo tetras. I've kept some myself and the males get more impressive looking the more mature they become.

joannde · 10-21-2006, 08:05 PM

Pics will be forthcoming - figured I'd give them a chance to color up a bit more so they can show off for y'all LOL - I'm thinking Wednesday will be a good day. I'd swear they color up a little more with each feeding. I can't wait to see what the males mature to look like since I'm already impressed ! LOL

jbarr · 10-24-2006, 03:51 AM

I've really wanted some Congo Tetras, but at 9.99 each, I'm not so sure...

How much were yours, may I ask??

joannde · 10-25-2006, 12:03 PM

The congo's were $5.99 or 2 for 9.99. The dwarf neons were $9.99.

As promised, here are some pics on photobucket (photos 1 - 4 are the congos - and one of the bosemani's who apparently loves being in photos !).

http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n...ongoTetras.jpg

10-21-2006, 11:33 AM	#1
joannde Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,724 Images: 6	Congo tetras - with Pic link well, I did it again ! I bought fish without really researching them in detail first. I didn't intend for it to be this way. I went to the LFS intending to get a Florida Flag Fish (to help keep the hair algae in check) and six dwarf neon rainbows. The Florida Flagfish were awfully small and the LFS employee (he may have been the owner) suggested Rosey Barbs instead - so I got a m/f pair. As I went down the aisle with the dwarf neon rainbows I saw a tank of Congo Tetras. I must have watched them for 10 straight minutes ! The changing color sheen and the incredible finnage really held my attention. After asking a few questions I decided to get 6 congo tetras instead of the dwarf neon rainbows. They are trully stunning and since they stay close together it really makes the tank look happy, active, interesting and complete. The 29G with the congo tetras is in front of me - the 10G with the dwarf puffers is behind me. I think my rearend is going to grow roots into this chair. I can't pull myself away from my tanks !!!! __________________ 35G barebottom: 2 boesemani rainbowfish, 4 congo tetras, Low light plants (1.5wpg) attached to or planted in my own handmade ceramics - Anubia v Nana, Anubia v Barteri, Red Rubin Sword 2.5G - Spot (beautiful betta - Soft pink with red spots on his fins. Java Moss.

10-21-2006, 02:06 PM	#4
gheitman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 1,199 Images: 4	Congrats on getting the Congo tetras. I've kept some myself and the males get more impressive looking the more mature they become. __________________ Gene Heitman - 10 tanks, 178 gallons, 20+ species of fish/shrimp/snails, 52+ species of plants ... 8 years ago I just wanted 1 tank with some fish - what was I thinking

10-21-2006, 08:05 PM	#5
joannde Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,724 Images: 6	Pics will be forthcoming - figured I'd give them a chance to color up a bit more so they can show off for y'all LOL - I'm thinking Wednesday will be a good day. I'd swear they color up a little more with each feeding. I can't wait to see what the males mature to look like since I'm already impressed ! LOL __________________ 35G barebottom: 2 boesemani rainbowfish, 4 congo tetras, Low light plants (1.5wpg) attached to or planted in my own handmade ceramics - Anubia v Nana, Anubia v Barteri, Red Rubin Sword 2.5G - Spot (beautiful betta - Soft pink with red spots on his fins. Java Moss.

10-25-2006, 12:03 PM	#7
joannde Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,724 Images: 6	The congo's were $5.99 or 2 for 9.99. The dwarf neons were $9.99. As promised, here are some pics on photobucket (photos 1 - 4 are the congos - and one of the bosemani's who apparently loves being in photos !). http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n...ongoTetras.jpg __________________ 35G barebottom: 2 boesemani rainbowfish, 4 congo tetras, Low light plants (1.5wpg) attached to or planted in my own handmade ceramics - Anubia v Nana, Anubia v Barteri, Red Rubin Sword 2.5G - Spot (beautiful betta - Soft pink with red spots on his fins. Java Moss.

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10-21-2006, 12:30 PM	#2
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	Congrats on the new members of the family. Congos are very pretty fish.

10-24-2006, 03:51 AM	#6
jbarr Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hennepin, MN Posts: 335 Images: 9	I've really wanted some Congo Tetras, but at 9.99 each, I'm not so sure... How much were yours, may I ask??

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