Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Serpae Tetra

Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon callistus)

Synonyms:	Jewel Tetra, Callistus Tetra	Links to sites with pics: Aquazoo -- Serpae Tetra
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.