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Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon callistus)

Synonyms:
Jewel Tetra, Callistus Tetra

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Stats:

Adult Size: 1 1/2" (4 cm)
Temp: 75-82 F (24-28 C)
Tank: 30" (75 cm) minimum

Requirements:
Darkly arranged tank, open space for swimming. Robust tankmates. pH: 7, H: not particular.
Diet:
Small live, all prepared equally relished.
Breeding:
Females Plumper. Tank: pH: 6-7 soft, Feed Artemia to new fry.
Sociability:

Groups of six to eight fish. Fin Nippers

Related Spec:
(Hyphessobrycon eryhrostigma) Bleeding Heart Tetra
(Hyphessobrycon flammeus) Flame Tetra
(Hyphessobrycon ocillifer) Black Neon Tetra
(Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis) Lemon Tetra
Special Info:
BEWARE:: Serpae Tetras are among the worst fin nippers next to Tiger Barbs.

 

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