Species Profile
Serpae Tetra
Hyphessobrycon eques
Tetrasfin-nipper
Adult size
1.75″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
72–79°F
pH
5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 8+
Water level
mid
Diet
Pellets, flake, frozen
Notes
Crimson body with a black shoulder spot. Notorious fin-nipper, never house with angels, bettas, or anything trailing. Keeping 8 or more diffuses the nipping within the school instead of focusing it on tankmates.
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