Tetra question

[Rumor]

I have been looking at tetras for my tank and see that cadinal/neon/glowlight are most recommended, i know the cardinals can be difficult what about the neon and the glowlight?
Any advice would be good here.

 

[GreySKYS]

whats up RUMOR i recently purchased some black skirt tetras, i am watching them today they are active and move around chasing each other , i do suggest at least 5 ... i have 4 looks like 2 males and 2 females. i read somewhere they like plants to swim around. but they are active. hope this helps

 

[HN1]

Of the three species you listed, the neons are the least "easy". Cardinals tend to be a slightly hardier option there. Any tetra species (or most schooling fish in fact) will be out and at ease more with more plants, decor and hiding spots available to them. May seem sort of backwards... more hiding spots so you see the fish more and they are more active, but it really does work that way.

 

[mellowyellow]

I have both neons and serape tetras. Everyone gets along fine. The serapes are active and good to look at.