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LethalResistanz
08-22-2009, 03:56 AM
Aka bucktooth tetras.

Anyone see them at there pet stores? I heard they are expensive. I really want to put a nice large school in my 2nd 55. Haven't seen them in any stores. I saw one guy selling 17 on Craigslist who wanted 175 for them all.
Northernguy
08-22-2009, 04:01 AM
I used to see them at big al's all the time!
Thats the only store I have ever seen them.
LethalResistanz
08-22-2009, 04:11 AM
I used to see them at big al's all the time!
Thats the only store I have ever seen them.

No Big Al's in Rhode Island.
Northernguy
08-22-2009, 04:13 AM
Theres one just north of Niagra Falls! lol
I don't know if they have them on line or not.
Have you talked to any stores about ordering you some?
wolf_eyes
08-22-2009, 04:19 AM
Are you getting them to be all by themselves? These guys are really nasty little buggers and aren't recommended to be with anything. They tear the scales off of other fish and can cause serious infection. They will even terrorize african cichlids if they are put in with them. And im sure you've researched them, but just make sure to get no less than a school of 8.
Northernguy
08-22-2009, 04:23 AM
I beleive thay can be kept with pirahnas!
LethalResistanz
08-22-2009, 04:26 AM
Are you getting them to be all by themselves? These guys are really nasty little buggers and aren't recommended to be with anything. They tear the scales off of other fish and can cause serious infection. They will even terrorize african cichlids if they are put in with them. And im sure you've researched them, but just make sure to get no less than a school of 8.

That's why I want them lol.

Found them here...
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/208475/product.web
Though I'm a bit weary of buying live things that I can't see on the internet.

Ya they were going to be by themselves. I could probably put quite a bit in a 55. They get 4-5 inches.
Northernguy
08-22-2009, 04:30 AM
They are nasty little buggers.
Not a tank that I would want kids around! lol Little fingers look appetizing!
thatcichlidguy
08-22-2009, 04:32 AM
I've seen them form time to time locally, but the stores never seem to have very many when they get them. Cool fish , just not something to try in a community setting of any sort.
LethalResistanz
08-22-2009, 04:37 AM
It would like $120 for 20 with shipping.

I think I'll wait to see if I can get a deal locally.
Northernguy
08-22-2009, 04:39 AM
Here is a good read on those fish.
http://www.opefe.com/exodon.html
LethalResistanz
08-22-2009, 05:19 AM
Here is a good read on those fish.
http://www.opefe.com/exodon.html

Good link, thanks.

The picture of the dried ones mouth wear you can see the teeth is awesome. I'll be wearing some kind of glove for maintenance if I get them.
mac
08-22-2009, 05:25 AM
I have never seen them in NZ. Wished I could find them. Nothing like a excuse to set up a new tank.:22:

IMO I would see if you could get into contact with the chap on line and get pics ECT on them, along with as much info as you could. I never thus far had any trouble with mail order.

mac
Anomaly
08-22-2009, 11:33 AM
Wow! That's some kind of fish . . . had never seen those before. Good luck with them if you get them!
bushwhacker
08-22-2009, 03:54 PM
man thats one nasty lookin fish
Crispy
08-22-2009, 05:57 PM
They won't bite you or anything... I've kept them and they are skittish like piranhas. They are also good jumpers, so have a good lid.