Longfin Serpae Tetra

◎ Origin: South America (Brazil, Guyana)

│ Size: 4–5 cm

⌬ Temperature: 22–28 °C

∷ pH: 5–7.5

⋄ Diet: Flakes, pellets, frozen, live

⌁ Lifespan: Approximately 5–7 years

≣ Lifestyle: Group (minimum 6 individuals)

⊕ Compatibility: Can be semi-aggressive. Risk of fin-nipping, especially with long-finned fish (gouramis, guppies, veiltails). Compatible with fast and robust fish like peaceful barbs, lively tetras, and corydoras. Planted tanks with swimming space.

Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques)

The Serpae Tetra is a small tropical fish with a deep, intense red color, adorned with a distinctive black spot near its gill cover. Its flamboyant appearance immediately catches the eye in a planted aquarium. Sociable but sometimes a little mischievous, it thrives in groups, where its behavior becomes more balanced and less aggressive towards other species.

Tips:
Keep in groups of at least 6 to 10 individuals to avoid aggressive behavior. It prefers a planted tank with shaded areas and open swimming space. Avoid associating it with long-finned fish like guppies or angelfish.