Glowlights vs black phantom tetras

[CharlieKlein]

Which do you like better? First fish in a 37 gal, I want a school of 6

I am looking for
Hardy
Active
Tight schoolers
Cool
Peaceful

 

[Fishanatic]

Glowlight are sensitive fish, and not so hardy. I don't have much info but i know that black phantom tetra's are active and very hardy, and also non aggressive. Although the glowlight looks a bit better.
If you have a strong and full biological filtration, you can go with glowlight's, but my choice would be bpt.

 

[CharlieKlein]

Thanks in leaning toward the phantoms. Are they really active?

 

[Fishanatic]

Thanks in leaning toward the phantoms. Are they really active?

I don't talk from experience, but from research and other people's experience. I heard they are really active fish. Also, i heard subdued lighting will help a lot with noticing them and helping them stand out

 

[CharlieKlein]

Alright then! I really like the black phantoms

 

[Fishanatic]

Alright then! I really like the black phantoms

Me too, they look like minuscule and chubby version of sharks:3

 

[mr.waffles1842]

Lemon tetras and a school of phantoms look gorgeous together.

 

[Fishanatic]

Lemon tetras and a school of phantoms look gorgeous together.

True, they are very nice!:L

 

[CharlieKlein]

I'm doing rumynose as well!
So only phantoms

 

[FishDaAx]

I'm doing rumynose as well!
So only phantoms

Are you looking for tetras only or any tight schooling fish? I really like my Harlequin Rasboras! Mine school pretty well 8-10 would look awesome!

 

[FishDaAx]

But to answer your question the phantoms are cool!

 

[CharlieKlein]

Looking it up, it says the phantoms aren't active, true or false?

 

[Fishanatic]

Looking it up, it says the phantoms aren't active, true or false?

Black phantom tetra
I got info from there and other website's i forgot about.
They should be active though.

 

[Fishanatic]

Black Phantom Tetra at PETCO

Black Phantom Tetra, Hyphessobrycon megalopterus Characin Fish Guide

Black Phantom Tetra - Tropical - Fish - PetSmart

Black Phantom Tetra - Hyphessobrycon/Megalamphodus megalopterus

I got multiple sources that can base that they are active.
Could you show me the source that say's they are not active?

 

[CharlieKlein]

Lol YouTube comments! Just wanted to make sure! I'm set in them now!

 

[Florio]

I have both In my tank I actually cycled my 45 galon with neons and glow tetras with no casualties. So their both pretty hardy from my experience. But if your that worried about them phantoms are a little stronger.


As for active ness I have to say out of all my tetras ( cardinal, neon, glow, rummy nose, black phantom )

The black phantom are the least active and are very bad at schooling.

Most active in my tank I would say are the rummy nose, they keep VERY tight schools and swim around together.

 

[CharlieKlein]

I have both In my tank I actually cycled my 45 galon with neons and glow tetras with no casualties. So their both pretty hardy from my experience. But if your that worried about them phantoms are a little stronger.

As for active ness I have to say out of all my tetras ( cardinal, neon, glow, rummy nose, black phantom )

The black phantom are the least active and are very bad at schooling.

Most active in my tank I would say are the rummy nose, they keep VERY tight schools and swim around together.

That's what I'm worried about , I want really activ

 

[bud29]

Glowlight are sensitive fish, and not so hardy. I don't have much info but i know that black phantom tetra's are active and very hardy, and also non aggressive. Although the glowlight looks a bit better.
If you have a strong and full biological filtration, you can go with glowlight's, but my choice would be bpt.

Glowlights are quite hardy.

For your setup Charlie, I would recommend the glowlights.

 

[Florio]

I would pick up 6 rummy nose if your really looking for a tight school that are all over the place.

Their maybe not the nicest looking tetra but from the tanks at my local fish store and my tank their always together swimming around.

 

[CharlieKlein]

Yes I'm having rumynose as well and as a secomd, I'm not wanting the glowlights because they're not so bright and pretty small, I think they re gonna get lost in a tank like this. That's why I like the phantoms