Fish ID help

[Sicklid]

Just saw 2 fish at the local shop in a planted display tank. Kid didn't know the name, not for sale... Built kind of like a 3" shark, or more like a large torpedo shaped tetra, distinguishing features were a beautiful bright red head (the top of the head) with lateral stripes of black and yellow, and olive-drab-grayish body. My first thought was some kind of asian fish, or possibly from africa, didn't eat plants, but seemed like they should be in a school as the two of them stuck by each other, swimming happily tho. Can't find any pics on the web as I don't know what they're named. Any thoughts? He said when they get them in they're kinda pricey for community fish.

 

[Devilishturtles]

Red line torpedo barb?

http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/puntius_denisonii.htm

 

[Sicklid]

YEAH that was them, but these guys were really nice specimens. The colors were unbelievable, must have been healthy adults. THANKS ALOT for the link!

 

[JustOneMore20]

They are awesome looking fish...wish I could get my hands on a school!

 

[Sicklid]

They are awesome looking fish...wish I could get my hands on a school!

I just talked to my friend in Fort Lauderdale, he lives right near Big Al's Aquarium Supercenter (the only USA location, I think) and he says they always have them there, four to five inches and always colored up BUT they do sell for almost thirty bucks a piece, so I think I am going to have to become a lawyer or a doctor before I can get a school. Man are they sharp looking fish, tho.

 

[Devilishturtles]

My LFS sells them for 10.99 a piece I believe. They are a little pricey.