Guess the species?

[smoutylad22]

I currently have 11 of these in my tank. They are fascinating fish to watch and even more so when they are spawning.

 

[Brookster123]

How big are they? Maybe a penguin tetra.

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[jeffruth]

harlequin rasbora maybe. They tend to be orangey pink


I don't think its a penguin as there strips go full length of body.

 

[Brookster123]

harlequin rasbora maybe. They tend to be orangey pink

Espei's? Maybe. Think they're pretty small

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[russianaquarium]

Golden Pencilfish... I think lol

 

[Neo287]

Possibly Black Neon Tetras

 

[Andy Sager]

I wouldn't put money on this bet but I believe they are the Rasbora (Trigonostigma somphongsi). Check out what you find with this name and keep us posted please. They look so much like a mutated Black Neon that I was almost sure they were a tank bred mix but then I looked up rasboras in my books and think I found it.

 

[JoeMan]

Black neons I believe

 

[Brookster123]

Chocolate neons!

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[smoutylad22]

How big are they? Maybe a penguin tetra.

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They are between 2-3cm. Not penguin tetra

 

[smoutylad22]

I wouldn't put money on this bet but I believe they are the Rasbora (Trigonostigma somphongsi). Check out what you find with this name and keep us posted please. They look so much like a mutated Black Neon that I was almost sure they were a tank bred mix but then I looked up rasboras in my books and think I found it.

You are absolutely right my friend. They are indeed Trigonostigma Somphongsi. I'm really enjoying keeping these fish at the moment so much so that I'm breeding them.

 

[smoutylad22]

Apologies for the quality of pictures, they move so fast to capture properly with an iPhone.

 

[Andy Sager]

You are absolutely right my friend. They are indeed Trigonostigma Somphongsi. I'm really enjoying keeping these fish at the moment so much so that I'm breeding them.

They are definitely an interesting fish to look at. It's amazing how some old fish are just now starting to make a comeback to the market. I haven't seen these in the states tho for decades. Enjoy them.