Fish ID

[Ckennedy37]

Was sold to me as a blood fin tetra but it's that's not what it is. Any ideas?


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[Shadowraven]

It actually looks like a very pale bloodfin, which could mean that it is still adjusting or may be in need of better nutrition. That would hardly be unusual for some LFS. The body shape is right and the fins, while not red, are the right shape. It even has the white edging on the dorsal and ventral fins. It could be something else, but I would have to check the net. If I remember correctly, there is a fish out there that is similar in appearance, but not as red. Is there a reason that you are doubting what you have?

 

[absolutangel04]

Prionobrama filigera. Also known as the glass blood finned tetra, or the filigree blood finned tetra.
http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile139.html

 

[Ckennedy37]

Yea I bought 5 total. The other 4 all look like blood fins but this one looks different. The other 4 have red on the tail, dorsal, and anal fins while the one in question only has it on the tail. And the tail seems more forked


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[Shadowraven]

absolutangel04 is spot on, that's the one. I couldn't remember the name for the life of me.

 

[Ckennedy37]

That's it! Thanks guys


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