tetra id

[spotfin]

I know this is the MFK forum, but does anyone know of a good site to id various tetras? A lfs has some that are very similar to black skirt ( or black widow) tetras Gymnocorymbus ternetzi. They are mostly silver and the 2 black vertical lines are barely visible. Also, there is red in their eyes. I don't have a picture.
Thanks

 

[id10t]

fishprofiles.com has a nice lookup...

 

[Kobi9019]

Red eye tetra?

 

[spotfin]

Red eye tetra?

Nope. Same shape as the black skirt.

 

[Lupin]

Where are these 2 black vertical lines visible? If you have a picture, this will be even easier. Still sounds like red-eye tetra to me without a picture although only one vertical black bar is present. Silver-tipped tetra? Diamond tetra is not close unfortunately.

 

[tyl089]

could they be albino black skirts? if not, then they may be flame tetras since they have about the same shape but bit more flatter, and pinkish and paler.

 

[spotfin]

Below is a picture of a black skirt. The fish in question look identical except they are mostly silver, there is a red area at the top of their eyes, and the anal fins aren't as large. The 2 black strips present in the black tetra are barely visible on the other fish. Maybe it's just a varient of the black tetra?

 

[hoosierchick]

I think I know what fish you are talking about.
We get them at the store I work at and they are called "Counterfeit Silver Dollars". The wholesaler cant provide a proper name either but they sound exactly like what you are looking at.
I have a trio in a 125 and they are about 3 inches long, look like a washed out Black Skirt Tetra , only more of a smokey or faded effect then bars and they have a nice red eye .
We sell them as an alternative to Silver Dollars for folks with smaller tanks who want a Silver Dollar type fish.
I think I'm gonna have to check into the big book and see if I cant find them and get their real name.

 

[BIGgourami]

diamond tetras?

 

[spotfin]

diamond tetras?

Close. Same red coloring of the eye though. Back isn't arched as much and dorsal fin isn't pointed.