White Whale
Granola bar gone bad....
What do you guys think of Blind Cave Tetras? I saw them in the LFS and they looked freaky weird because they have NO EYES whatsover! I was wondering if anyone had them and what their opinion was of them.
Please try to find out why it died before you go and get more. Do they need specific conditions - they live in dark caves, therefore living in a well lit tank with no hidey places would stress them to the point of death. They have developed into what they are because of their way of life and forcing them to live differently is not right.sadly it died but as theyre only 75p for young ones i think i may get a couple more
Awww... Poor li'l fingy....teknikz said:i had 1 and it was amazin to watch.....sadly it died but as theyre only 75p for young ones i think i may get a couple more
Can I keep them in a goldfish bowl as I do the bettas, or do they require aeriation and filtration?Inchworm said:I don't have room now in my community tank, but if I did I would get some more of them.
They are admirable fish that everyone who sees them comments on. They show that fish, like people, can get along fine even with what we think of as a physical handicap.
They were found in Mexico living in caves where they have been for many many generations. Since it was so dark they evolved with no eyes. Their other senses compensate for this and they are completely at ease finding food and being around other fish.
They are peaceful and sturdy fish that are easy for anyone to keep with no special treatment or attention.
I think they would be better in a tank, Itty Bitty Betta.Itty Bitty Betta said:Can I keep them in a goldfish bowl as I do the bettas, or do they require aeriation and filtration?
- they live in dark caves, therefore living in a well lit tank with no hidey places would stress them to the point of death. [/quote]gadazobe said:
If they have no eyes, how will they know that the tank light is on?