Species Profile
Silver Tip Tetra
Hasemania nana
Tetrasfin-nipper
Adult size
1.5″
Minimum tank
15 gal
Temperature
72–80°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 8+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, micro pellets, frozen
Notes
Coppery body with crisp white tips on every fin. Can nip long fins in small groups; 8+ minimizes the issue. Males spar harmlessly when displaying. Hardy in community tanks of similar-sized fast swimmers.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Silver Tip Tetra
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Silver Tip 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 (≥15gal). 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 (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Serpae 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 (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Chili Rasbora
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Zebra Danio
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Celestial Pearl Danio
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Endler's Livebearer
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Platy
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥15gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Bolivian Ram
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
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