Serpae Tetra

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Latin Name: Hyphessobrycon eques
Common Name(s): Serpae Tetra, Jewel Tetra
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
pH: 6.5 - 8.0
Adult Full Size: 2.5"
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: Chromo Flakes, Daphnia, Bloodworms, Thera A

Description: The Serpae Tetra is a bright red schooling fish that adds tons of movement to the right tank. As schooling fish, they should be kept in groups of at least 6. They can be nippy, so they are best kept with other semi aggressive or larger fish.