Description
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Being one of the "Blood Tetras" the base body color is brilliant red to reddish brown. A black comma shaped spot is located just behind the gill cover. In some bright fish this spot may be small or not even there, in all fish it will lessen in size as the fish ages. The dorsal fin is tall and colored black with white fringe, it may have a reddish hue to it. The tail, anal, and ventral fins are red. The anal fin is fringed in black and white layers.
Serpae Tetra or Red Minor Serpae Tetras are a common schooling fish found throughout South American waters. They are a popular species that has been imported for the aquarium trade for a long time. Their attractive red coloration and distinctive black markings along with their hardy disposition have made them popular with freshwater community aquarium hobbyists. They are generally considered a peaceful species, but will nip at fins a little bit if house singularly, thus it is best to keep them in small groups of 4 or more in smaller aquariums and larger schools in bigger aquariums capable of housing many fish.
Being one of the "Blood Tetras" the base body color is brilliant red to reddish brown. A black comma shaped spot is located just behind the gill cover. In some bright fish this spot may be small or not even there, in all fish it will lessen in size as the fish ages. The dorsal fin is tall and colored black with white fringe, it may have a reddish hue to it. The tail, anal, and ventral fins are red. The anal fin is fringed in black and white layers.
Serpae Tetra or Red Minor Serpae Tetras are a common schooling fish found throughout South American waters. They are a popular species that has been imported for the aquarium trade for a long time. Their attractive red coloration and distinctive black markings along with their hardy disposition have made them popular with freshwater community aquarium hobbyists. They are generally considered a peaceful species, but will nip at fins a little bit if house singularly, thus it is best to keep them in small groups of 4 or more in smaller aquariums and larger schools in bigger aquariums capable of housing many fish.
Serpae Tetras do very well in a wide
variety of tropical freshwater community aquarium setups, as they can be kept
with a wide variety of tank mates and themselves have only modest aquarium
requirements. Since they are a schooling fish, they do best when kept in groups
of at least 4 or more individuals. They need clean and stable water conditions,
but do not have any special requirements in regards to water parameters, lighting
or water movement. Their ideal aquarium environment would contain plenty of
plants and driftwood along with low to medium water currents and medium
lighting. They also do best with tank mates that have peaceful or
semi-aggressive dispositions.
Distribution
South America, Peru, Amazon river basin
Scientific Name : Hyphessobrycon callistus
Common Names : Jewel Tetra, Red Minor Tetra
Care Level : Easy, good for freshwater beginners
Size : 1.5 inches (4 cm)
pH : 5 - 7.8
Temperature : 72°F - 79°F (22°C - 26°C)
Water Hardness : 10° to 25° dH,
Life Span : 5 - 7 years
Origin / Habitat : South America
Distribution
South America, Peru, Amazon river basin
Scientific Name : Hyphessobrycon callistus
Common Names : Jewel Tetra, Red Minor Tetra
Care Level : Easy, good for freshwater beginners
Size : 1.5 inches (4 cm)
pH : 5 - 7.8
Temperature : 72°F - 79°F (22°C - 26°C)
Water Hardness : 10° to 25° dH,
Life Span : 5 - 7 years
Origin / Habitat : South America
Status: The species is not
listed on the IUCN Red List.
Care and feeding: Since they are omnivorous the Serpae Tetra, or Red Minor Tetra will generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods. To keep a good balance give them a high quality flake food everyday. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen) or blood worms as a treat.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom: These fish will swim in all areas of the aquarium.
Acceptable Water Conditions:
Hardness: 8-12° dGH
Ph: 6.5 to 7.0
Temp: (72-82° F) 26-28° C (Not below 24° C at any time)
Social
Behaviors: The
Serpae Tetra can be a good community fish but only if kept with fish that are
the same size or bigger. Smaller fish may become targets, getting harassed and
getting their fins nipped.
Sexual Differences: The males are brighter colored. The females are fuller bodied than the males.
Sexual Differences: The males are brighter colored. The females are fuller bodied than the males.
Breeding/Reproduction: Serpae Tetra or Red Minor Tetra The Serpae Tetra, or Red Minor Tetra are egg layers. Provide bunches of fine-leaved plants such as Myrophyllum or artificial spawning grass.
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