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Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques)
Notorious fin-nipper — keep in 8+ to diffuse aggression; do NOT mix with angels, bettas, or longfins.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- freshwater
- min tank gallons
- 20
- adult size in
- 1.7
- temperature range f
- 72-79
- ph range
- 5.0-7.5
- gh range dgh
- 5-25
- care difficulty
- beginner
- aggression
- semi_aggressive
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 8
- diet
- omnivore
- lifespan years
- 5-7
- tank zone
- mid
Sources
- Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
- r/Aquariums + r/PlantedTank + r/ReefTank public threads · ingest 2026-05-06