Threadfin Rainbow Fish and Panda Tetras

[FallenAngel]

I was wondering if these fish where hard to care for and if the tetras in the picture will attack their fins?

I was also wondering if anyone had any experience with panda tetras? Thanks


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[FallenAngel]

While I'm here, are balloon mollies genetically altered to have such large bellies or are they naturally like that?


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[azmodan]

They've been bred to look like that, the same for balloon rams, angels, gouramis, etc.

 

[FallenAngel]

Eeeek, alright, I don't like supporting genetically modifying animals even if I like them. What about the rainbow fish? Are they modified?


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[azmodan]

Threadfins are naturally occurring. They tend to stay up near the surface so they're good if you're looking for a pretty top dweller.

 

[hroom88]

Are those really $3.49?!

 

[FallenAngel]

At our store they are


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[PJFISH]

Threadfins are awesome, but a bit fragile in regards to water quality and transportation stress. Also, that's a rip off for a very common tetra. If pet smart is the only retailer around I guess you're kinda stuck.


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[FallenAngel]

I know a good fs about an hour away. They have the rainbow fish and I'm buying most my fish from there. I'm not big on petsmart, I know the rainbow fish are fragile, but I want to chance it


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[Steve2223]

Threadfins

Threadfins are beautiful fish but I believe they should be kept in a species only tank. They are easily intimated by other fish, the males fins can be damaged by fin nipping fish. Because of their small mouths they have a lot of trouble competing for enough food also I find they require higher temp. I had mine in a tank w/ 78% temp. And they didnt seem very active I raised the temp. To 84 and the males are flashing constantly I also allowed some green water to get started in the tank and now I have more fry than I can count. My problem is feeding the fry. When they hatch they are smaller than a pin head and I have to feed them infustoria for 2-3 weeks

 

[Rivercats]

I've kept Threadfins off and on for 20 years and for the last 5 years I've had a large school in my 220g planted angelfish tank. I've never kept them in a species tank and have found them to be quite hardy. Mine also spawn off and on in my fissidens fontanus moss after water changes using cooler water. I have angels, loaches, diamond, cardinal, and runnynose tetras, along with a few other species without any problems. Being mostly upper tank dwellers they are very quick to get food even before the angels get up to it. I just do weekly 50% WC to keep water quality good and don't let nitrates raise above 15ppms. My tank temp is 78 to 80 degrees.

 

[Luananeko]

Agreed with Rivercats. My Threadfins have been flourishing in my planted 75g community tank, alongside angels, kribs, loaches, cardinal tetras, cherry barbs, opaline gourami, and a red tail black shark. I keep the tank at 82F and do 50% water changes weekly. They get crushed flakes and frozen food on alternating days and never seem to have issues getting their share.

 

[hroom88]

Are those really $3.49?!

At our store they are

Then Id say its a rip off. At an equivalent price I got about 5. Don't know about your locality though.

Sry for the ordinary pic quality:

 

[hroom88]

Yes threadfins are amazing. Fortunately here I got them @ $1 ea. But they super sensitive to water parameters. Also feeding them is a problem. I can only feed them azoo micro pellets. They ignore anything larger. Funny thing about them[as with many species] is whenever they see me anywhere near, they will start skimming the water surface even if its not feeding time.

 

[FallenAngel]

Geez, fish must be expensive where I live... Our threadfins are $4.99. Maybe I'll try to find someone with young they need to get rid of


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[fishenthusiast]

An awesome fish! I'd recommend getting at least 1 female per male (my strategy with this fish), or 2-3 females per male (recommended on many fish websites). They display a better, more natural behavior this way. If you could get 10 or more of these, it'd be even better.


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[hroom88]

Geez, fish must be expensive where I live... Our threadfins are $4.99. Maybe I'll try to find someone with young they need to get rid of


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4.99 each or for a pair?

Breading these while not super easy, isn't too difficult either. I'm sure you can find a breeder in your vicinity. Sometimes people will also sell/give away the eggs, but then hatching and raising the fry can be an ordeal, esp if you are working 40 hrs a week.

 

[FallenAngel]

Well I have school during the day, then work afterwards so that may not be an option for me then, and it is $4.99 each. The fish at that store are rather expensive, but they are all in very good health. They are an hour drive from my house but the only thing closer is a mini petsmart with a very small fish apartment and compared to the other fish prices you'll have mentioned, they too are ridiculous... It must be my location, I'm in Texas.


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[hroom88]

Well if I am getting each penny's worth I wouldn't really be worried as long as I don't end up paying a ridiculously exorbitant amount. An hour's drive again may not be a problem provided you get the fish in a breather bag, or they pump some O2 in the bag.

 

[FallenAngel]

They always pump O2 into the bags and then double bag the fish to be sure, the rubber bands they put on those things are so tight I have to use scissors to get them off!!! Everyone I've met there is pretty trustworthy and cool, they all seem to know what they are doing, I feel like they don't try to cheat me out of my money either, all the fish I've bought there tend to last a long time.


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