Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia riesei)

[MichaelJ]

Hi all,

They are a bit <"aesthetically challenged">. It is only when you have them in a tank that you get a close-up.
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This next link isn't <"for the squeamish">, but apparently not as uncommon as it should be <"https://www.dwi.gov.uk/consumers/learn-more-about-your-water/animals-in-drinking-water/">.

cheers Darrel

😱😱😱 Geez Darrel, I am going to declare Friday happy hour (cocktail hour - what you call tea time) right now even though it's only 2:45 pm here in Minnesota.

@Guest can you add a forum rule that discourage postings leading into the weekend, that will ruin sensitive members sleep !

... just kidding of course.

Cheers,
Michael

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

In the glimpses I get of them they look quite plump.

I'm still seeing (at least three) of them on a fairly (ir)regular basis, they look in good condition and are nice and red.

I'll try and get a photo, but they usually only appear if there is some live food on offer and they never get too close to one another, as soon as the "minimum distance" is reached, one (or both) disappear back into the jungle.

cheers Darrel

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

I'm still seeing (at least three) of them on a fairly (ir)regular basis, they look in good condition and are nice and red.

I've seen a bit more of them in the last couple of days, but in all cases it has been them chasing a Pygmy Corydoras (Gastrodermus (Corydoras) pygmaeus) around the tank. I have a spare tank at the moment, so one or other of the species will be relocated to it, although catching either is going to be "interesting".

cheers Darrel