-I was told they would be okay with only 2 of them, but I'm beginning to think otherwise. I have a really small tank, it's only 2.5 gallons.
2007-02-12 12:52:39 · 4 answers · asked by Yana 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Fruit tetras are just a white skirt tetra that has been cruelly injected with dye. They need groups of 6 or more and at least 30 gallons is reccommended. But the die will likely kill them soon anyway.
Please do not by fruit tetras in the future. Just so you know, the fish go through hell to get the coloration.
2007-02-12 12:59:52 · answer #1 · answered by fish guy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-02-12 13:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by cubcowboysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of them! Could be just name the guys in the fish room gave them in order to boost sales! 2.5gallons eh? That's pretty small, tetras, most of them anyway, stay at a manageable size, so two you can get away with.
Post a pic and show us these "Mixed fruit tetras!"
2007-02-12 13:14:15 · answer #3 · answered by kaschpint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are dyed with chemicals. They really need a bigger tank, but the chemicals will take effect and kill them before long.
2007-02-12 13:20:19 · answer #4 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋