Silvertip tetra
Hasemania nana · Characidae
Also known as Copper tetra
Beginner
Copper body with white fin tips; lively, cheap and slightly nippy in small numbers.
In short: A silvertip tetra needs at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) and pH 6–7.8. It is semi-aggressive, best kept in groups of 8 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.8
- Adult size
- 4 cm (1.6 in)
- Group size
- 8+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 75 L (20 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
- pH
- 6–7.8
- Hardness
- 3–18 dGH
- Lifespan
- 3–5 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — flake, micro pellets, frozen foods.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Sao Francisco basin, Brazil
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Small clear tributaries
- Natural conditions
- Medium hardness, moderate flow.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Minimum group
- 8 fish
- Swims
- Mid-water
- Good tank mates
- DaniosBarbsCorydoras
- Avoid
- Long-finned fishBetta
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sexing
- Males are coppery; females paler and rounder.
- Notes
- Egg scatterer.
- Common ailments
- IchFin nipping
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