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.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Serpae Tetra
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Serpae Tetrain a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Cardinal Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Ember Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Rummynose Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Harlequin Rasbora
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Zebra Danio
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Celestial Pearl Danio
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Endler's Livebearer
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Platy
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Molly
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Bolivian Ram
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Bronze Corydoras
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥20gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
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