Serpae Tetra
Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon eques
Family: Characidae, Hemigrammus Clade
About the Serpae Tetra
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Characins ...
Serpae TetraRed Minor Tetra ~ Jewel Tetra
Family: Characidae
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Serpae Tetra - Hyphessobrycon Serpae
Species name: Hyphessobrycon Serpae
Synonym: Hyphessobrycon eques ...
Serpae Tetras are small, hardy and very popular fish. They're usually quite peaceful towards other species, but spend a lot of time disputing ranks among themselves. It never seems to reach the point of actual aggression and injury, though.
Serpae tetras prefer water temperatures ranging from 72-79° F (22-26° C). They will generally do better and show off their best colors in soft, neutral to slightly acidic water.
Serpae tetra, Serpae
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Distribution ...
common name: Serpae Tetra
Family: Characidae
Continent of origin: South America
Origin country: Brazil, Paraguay,
Size: under 4 cm (1.57 inch)
Minimal tank volume: 50 litre (13 US gal) ...
A personal opinion: I think Serpae Tetras and Tiger Barbs are a great combination to have in a well planted tank. The beautiful reds against the lush foilage makes for an outstanding color scheme.
Serpae Tetras will breed occasionally in an aquarium setting and a hospital or "breeding tank" will be necessary. Slightly acidic water is best for optimal breeding habits.
Serpae Tetra
Serpae tetras are a peaceful and active schooling fish that will school with other species of tetra and continuously occupy every area of the tank. An excellent and hardy addition to any freshwater aquarium.
Serpae Tetra
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Can get a little nippy with other species, keep in small schools to limit the nipping.
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Jewel Tetra, Callistus Tetra, Blood Characin, Serpae Tetra [Pictures]
Hyphessobrycon callistus
SYN: Hemigrammus melanopterus, Hyphessobrycon melanopterus, Tetragonopterus callistus
PD: A laterally compressed, deep-bodied fish.
I have tried many types of tropicals in my pond, including zebra danios, serpae tetras, rainbows, corydoras catfish, ghost shrimp, killies, kribensis, keyhole cichlids, red devils, angelfish, and even discus.
I maintain a pond (2000 gal, 10-25 inches deep, heavily planted) with nigrofasciatus, rams, black and serpae tetras, corys, and guppies. They all live and breed well in the pond.
Most tetras are peaceful fish that mix well with other species, however, a few types are prone to being nippy (eg Serpae tetras). Large fish such as Gouramis, Angelfish and Silverdollars should be avoided.
Many of the fish with a reputation for nipping fins, such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, behave much better in community tanks if there is a group rather than a couple.
An attractive and peaceful member of the tetra family, Black Phantoms make an stunning contrast fish to their red hued cousins such as the Red Phantom, Jewel, or Serpae tetras.
Its long trailing 'feelers,' which are the ventral fins of the pearl gourami, are very tempting to fin nippers such as tiger barbs or serpae tetras, so you have to be careful about not keeping these and similar fish with a pearl gourami.
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