Male Black Phantom Tetras flaring for who's more beautiful.

From time to time male black phantom tetras or any of the male fish get into the condition wherein they contest for dominance. Black phantomnl tetra males become much darker than they normally are when in this state. This video does not give justice on how black they really are.
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[@lurklingX]

god that water sound is SO loud.

[@MorningDriftwood]

😓sorry about that. I used to edit only on my phone where audio control was at minimum.

[@Annie.xx-xx]

I just moved mine into a new tank a couple of hours ago and I’m seeing them do this for the first time . I didn’t know they could get so dark . It’s beautiful. Thanks for the video it’s put my mind at ease

[@MorningDriftwood]

That's nice to hear. 🩵 As for me, I first saw them at the store looking like how they are in the video but when I got them home, their color turned gray. I thought something was wrong then. Turns out they were just spawning when I saw them at the lfs.

[@yellamach_1]

Great vid

[@mraquaticnews5676]

Similar to the Black Skirt Tetras

[@MorningDriftwood]

Skirt tetras are HUGE compared to these guys.

[@mraquaticnews5676]

@@MorningDriftwood 👌 Good option for a small tank

[@MorningDriftwood]

@@mraquaticnews5676 but not a nano tank. I'd still recommend to go as large tanks as you can for tetras to enjoy them. The larger their shoal/school, the better they seem.

[@mraquaticnews5676]

Nice! These guys are beautiful!

[@michaelfutch5634]

BEAUTIFUL

[@MorningDriftwood]

They are! 💙