We received a new species of tetra in number which reached us in former times in single specimens only from the Rio Negro region. Without any doubts the animals are identical with the tetra illustrated on page 472 of „the bible of tetra lovers“, Gery´s „Characoids of the world“. The caption says „Hyphessobrycon agulha, or close to it“.
In contrast to all the different varieties of tetra that look similar this one has very attractive red stripes in the caudal fin and the dorsal fin. This new tetra is comparable in respect of aquarium demands to a very well known one, namely the Black Neon, Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi.
For our customers: the fish have code 259433 on oir stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.
Text & photos: Frank Schäfer
