Serpae Tetra
Serpae tetra are popular flame-colored fish that move in bright red schools through your aquarium. They’re quite popular in a community aquarium because of their beauty and ease of care, though they can become mildly aggressive when among slow-moving species. Add a school of six or more serpae tetras to your aquarium along with plants, rocks, and caves to keep them interested, and enjoy watching as they explore.
The Silver Tip Tetra will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.
Care
| Care Level | Easy |
|---|---|
| Temperament | peaceful |
FAQ
What is the ideal group size for Serpae Tetras?
A school of six or more serpae tetras is recommended to ensure their well-being and natural behavior.
Are Serpae Tetras compatible with other fish species?
They are peaceful but can become mildly aggressive when kept with slow-moving species. Best suited for community tanks with active fish.
What types of food do Serpae Tetras eat?
They accept brine shrimp, daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, micro pellet food, and high-quality flake food.
Nathan Manning –
Added a school of six serpae tetras to my 20-gallon tank. They are vibrant and active, adding a lot of visual interest. The fish are easy to care for and stay calm with other community fish. Only noticed mild aggression toward a slow-moving catfish, which I removed after a week.
Liam Slater –
Beautiful fish with bright red coloring. I feed them a mix of flake and freeze-dried bloodworms daily. They thrive in a planted tank with hiding spots. A little cautious with slow-moving fish, but otherwise very happy.
Amelia Coleman –
The serpae tetras have become the highlight of my aquarium. They swim in coordinated schools and are easy to maintain. I keep them with neon tetras and guppies, and they coexist well as long as there are plenty of plants and caves.