Serpae Tetra
Hyphessobrycon eques
TetrasFreshwaterSemi-AggressiveSchoolingPlanted TankFin NipperMid-Dweller
Care Sheet
Volume
Length
Temp
Temperature
20–28°C
pH Range
5-7.5
Min Tank Size
72 L
Max Adult Size
4 cm
Bioload Weight1/10
Special requirements
Large Group Size
Must be kept in a larger group (minimum 12) to disperse their natural fin-nipping aggression among themselves rather than directing it at other tankmates.
Careful Tankmate Selection
Notorious fin-nippers. Do not keep with shy, slow-moving, or long-finned fishes such as livebearers, anabantoids, or cichlids.
Leaf Litter & Botanicals
Benefits greatly from the addition of dried leaf litter to mimic its natural habitat, providing cover and releasing beneficial humic substances.
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