Silvertip Tetra
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
A flashy species when well-fed and kept in groups. JJPhoto.dk
[edit] Overview
A speedy schooling fish, best kept in groups of five or more. When well-fed, it displays attractive metallic colors, sometimes developing a golden hue.
This species can sometimes be overly aggressive in a small tank, chasing and nipping at mild-mannered tankmates. They can hold their own with Angelfish and other assertive species.
Family: Characidae
Other common name(s):
- Silver Tip
Native range:
Maximum length: 2.7 cm (1 in)
Water: Freshwater 22 °C (295 K, 72 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
General swimming level: Midwater to top.
[edit] Feeding
Omnivore. Will take most foods, but the best colors are seen when color enhancing rations are fed several times weekly.
[edit] Aquarium Compatibility
Best kept with other species that are fast-swimming (e.g. Giant Danios and bold (bigger barbs and tetras), as they can intimidate small, meeker fishes.
[edit] Breeding/Propagation
Scatter eggs in busy plants. Has a reputation as a reluctant spawner.
| Common name | Silvertip Tetra +, and Silver Tip + |
| Family | Characidae + |
| Genus | Hasemania + |
| Maximum length | 1 in + |
| Native range | South America +, Brazil +, and Sao Francisco River Basin + |
| Specific name | nana + |
| Swimming level | Midwater to top. + |
| Text credit | JL + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 295 K (22 °C, 72 °F) + |
| Water type | Freshwater + |