Serpae Tetra Care Guide
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Bioload Score
600
Semi-AggressiveEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 4.0 cm / 1.6"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 37L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Other active, semi-aggressive fish like Barbs, Rainbowfish, and peaceful cichlids. Avoid keeping them with slow-moving or long-finned species, as they may nip at their fins.
Good to Know
Serpae Tetras can be nippy, especially when kept in small numbers or with slow-moving fish.
Gender Differences
Males are usually smaller and slimmer than females. Females may have a more rounded belly when gravid.
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