Serpae tetra
Hyphessobrycon eques
FishFreshwater
The Serpae tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) is a characid from South America. It reaches about 4 cm. Its body is orange-red with a black diamond-shaped spot on the caudal peduncle. Fins are often tinged with red. It is a schooling fish that must be kept in groups of at least 6. Peaceful but may be slightly fin-nippy with long-finned fish. It enjoys a planted tank with subdued lighting.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28 |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 |
| GH | 2–15 |
| KH | 1–10 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.5 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank60 L
Min. group6
Adult size4 cm
Lifespan4 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Tank of at least 60 L. Temperature 22-28°C, pH 5.5-7.5, GH 2-15. Provide floating plants to dim the light. Varied diet: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia. Maintain good filtration and regular water changes. Avoid strong currents.