Animal Stories - People Talking About Characins



Select Pet Atlas	Select A Family	Species / Breed

Aquarium Tropical Fish Articles

Latest Animal Stories on Characins (473)

prashant - 2012-02-16
I think these fish are only for begineers, good fish but chasing one another. White cloud mountain is better

Anonymous - 2004-10-07
I Love these fish they have a good personality, like when my Bala gets scared and swims into the "Cave" he looks at them and looks at you like "I Can take you on, come on!" and stares at you. Good Fish

Girly - 2012-02-05
COol I found one of my fish too that is really chubby!

Anonymous - 2012-02-03
Hi, the 150 gallon is still on hold for me and now I only have 2 darters left no feeders and 4 mosquito fish. I bought a TRUE freshwater snowflake moray eel, which explains where the fish went, and I was wondering if it could go in the same tank as the pacu. Also, I have dicided not to include the smaller fish and I have 2 bluegill to take there place, can I do this without too many problems?P.S., yes it is a TRUE freshwater moray eel.

Click For Replies (1)

Clarice Brough - 2012-02-16
The eel and the Pacu should get along nicely, especially in 150 gallon tank.

nm123 - 2012-02-02
So what do you guys think of slowing down the production of dyed white skirt tetras in your area

plz get back to me asap

Chagatai Moto - 2011-11-15
I have 6 serpae tetras and 3 platies, I really enjoy taking care of these fish. Sometimes, my serpae tetras would chase each other and dispute their ranks.

Click For Replies (4)

Charlie Roche - 2011-11-17
I used to think they were just playing - tag or something but then I learned it had something to do with the ranking.
Moto - 2011-11-22
These are aggressive fish, sometimes you can see their fins are nipped because of their pecking order. But I think the most important is tank maintanance, I am not an expert fish keeper but I read a lot about tank maintenance, a good maintained tank will keep your fishes healthy and they will live longer.
Anonymous - 2012-01-19
They are not agressive, they just have a strong pecking order.
Chagatai Moto - 2012-01-25
Well, IF THEY ARE NOT AGGRESSIVE, then they can be a good companion for the fishes that have long fins!. .dude.., as we know these guys like chase and nip some guppies and alike., .pecking order is just in their group, but they have the tendency to pick on long finned ones, a PEACEFUL FISH doesn't bother any specie in their tank dude. well you may try some small neon tetra in your tank and some couple of serpae tetra in there..and your neons will be an instant snack by these guys..

Charles - 2011-03-05
I've had my barracuda for about 2 weeks and in all this time I have never seen him eat? Another observation is he's not very active.

Click For Replies (1)

David Brough - 2012-01-23
Sometimes they can go for several days or weeks without eating because we don't offer what they are used to in the wild. Offer all kinds of live and frozen meaty foods. Try spearing a bite sized guppy or goldfish and putting it right in front of him. Once you can get him to eat something, he will be more likely to eat other things but try a large variety at first to start his feeding.

Ray - 2012-01-22
My black skirt tetra has been alive for 12 years, what a miracle fish.

Nate - 2010-12-22
I added 4 Red Serpa Tetras to my 75 gallon tank and they started of shoaling together very well. Now two weeks later they are constantly nipping at each other. I have 7 red wag fry (three months old) 3 adult red wags. I also have one dalmatian molly (the other two didn't survive after a case of ich). They don't bother any of the other fish including the fry. Now one of the Tetras has a huge chunk ripped out of his top (dorsal?) fin. Any way to tame these once calm fish?

Click For Replies (2)

bill - 2011-05-01
I had same problem with four. Increased the number to six and the problem is gone.

earl ganter - 2012-01-17
i have 2 of thees guys and they get along fine i keep them with 3 golden wonder killifish and have hade no problems. the killis stay mostly on top of the tank so the tetras leave them alone. they school together and its very entertaining to watch them follow eachother around the tank.when feeding them they strike hard and fast. i like em but they have agressive tendencies. would not keep them with smaller fish

About Animal-World

Animal-World offers animal pictures, videos, and animal information on all different types of pets and animals. Included are animals that are commonly kept as pets, exotic pets and wild animals. Check us out for information, education, and fun. We strive to aid in responsible pet ownership and an understanding of the importance of preserving and honoring our world and its inhabitants. Animal-World members and contributors are from all over the world. You too are invited to be an active participant in this community. Post your own personal pet stories, contribute pictures of your pets, and join the forums for pet and animal discussions.

Visit Animal-World

Animal Stories - People Talking About Characins

About Animal-World