Bucktooth Tetra

[reeeedfish]

My lfs has some "Bucktooth Tetras". Are they really tetras? I wonder because I have read about exodon paradus on here and I wonder if they are them. Just a question. Thanks!

 

[fifefish]

yes they are a member of the tetra family, even by just looking at them you can tell they are.. by the shape scale size and position of the eyes and mouth..

 

[reeeedfish]

Thank you, but are bucktooth tetras also called exodon paradus?

Edit: I just figured out that they are exodon paradoxus. Does anyone know if the are territorial or aggressive? In other words, are they peacefull?

 

[fifefish]

they peaceful with fish there size , but they will eat small fish like neons..

 

[reeeedfish]

Thanks, are they compatible with bleeding heart tetras, plecos, rope fish, and african butterfly fish?

 

[fifefish]

they will tear your fish to streds sorry,
just did a little more research and there highly agressive so only can be kept in a species tank

 

[reeeedfish]

Oh, okay thanks. No bucktooth tetras in my tank.

 

[bitteraspects]

"exodon paradoxus" are characins, but are no more a "tetra" then a piranha or payara.
exodons are actually a monotypic characin, that doesn't really fit into any specific category.
dont let the common name fool you.

as previously stated, they are generally not a community fish, and with your current stock, will likely kill your fish. HOWEVER, contrary to what was posted earlier, they are not necessarily a species only fish. there are a couple of options for tank mates, but again, none of the ones you currently have are on that list.