Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimens.
All our fish, shrimp and corals are bagged with fresh oxygen as well as a heat pack in winter.
When ordering livestock please select the box size and add it to your cart for accurate overnight (1-2 days) shipping costs. A small box can take 1-2 bags and a medium box 6 bags. One bag fits max 10 small (1-3cm) fish or max 2 medium (3-5cm) fish or max 1 large (>5cm) fish.
ONE SPECIES PER BAG. Eg: One bag of 10 neon tetra
The Serpae tetra, also known as the Red Minor tetra, Jewel tetra or Callistus tetra, is a species of tetra, a tropical freshwater fish of the characin family of order Characiformes. It is native to the Amazon River drainage in Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia and northern Argentina. Wikipedia
Family: Characidae
Species: H. eques
Serpae tetra can grow to be 5 cm (2 in). They have very distinctive coloring with a red body and a black spot near their gills. It is an omnivore and will feed on flake and blood worms.
Tankmates. The serpae tetra is generally considered a peaceful fish and should always be kept in schools of a half dozen or more. However, in smaller groups, they have been known to nip fins, an aggression that is most often directed at its own kind, especially during feeding times.01 Apr 2020
Serpae Tetra care is usually considered to be one of the easier tasks in the freshwater fishkeeping space. The water conditions they need are quite manageable and they require a straightforward diet.
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Water Parameters
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Water Parameters
- Water temperature: 72°F to 79°F.
- pH levels: 5 to 7.8.
- Water hardness: 5 to 25 dGH.