Serpae

[scottnally]

has anyone ever seen a serpae tetra that DOES NOT have any trace whatsoever of the charachteristic black spot on the sides? I cant even remember if this fish HAD the spot and lost it, He/She came alone and remains alone, by that I mean he is the only serpae, just curious if this is common.

 

[cowbla1]

Never heard of it. Do you have any pics? Because my serpaes always had it.

 

[ryanp15]

Yes, I have 3 of them

I wondered for ages what they were becasue I forgot what was on the tank when I bought them. The missing black spot was the thing that confused me, but somebody told me it's just another way they breed them. They're also much brighter than the normal ones I have. I bought more becasue they seem happier in a group

theres two of them in this pic

 

[cowbla1]

they don't even look like serpaes i don't think they are

 

[ryanp15]

They've got the same fins and body shape, just a brighter colour and no black spot.
As far as I can see anyway

 

[Thomas 2507]

they are definately serpaes.

i think there is a variety that doesn't have the black spot. however, when i bought five of these they lost the spot - not completely but it was faded. i then increased the shoal to eight and they became a lot more colourful and the spot come back so i would say increase your shoal if you're worried.

 

[ryanp15]

oh no I'm not worried, I'e got 3 normal ones also, so 6 altogether they seem to be doing fine together

thanks for that anyway

 

[fozziebear]

ive heard serpaes can lose the spots as they mature, mine never did but ive heard it can happen.

 

[Biulu]

I did see them once in an LFS, looks lovely! I have the normal ones though....