![]() I'm sure some other members will relay different experiences what must be kept in mind is that these are exceptions, not the normal behaviour for this fish. If geography is not an issue many rainbowfishes and cyprinids are also suitable, but be sure to research your choices thoroughly before purchase. The ideal diet would be a good quality micro slow-sinking pellet or crushed flake, supplemented with frozen bloodworms or black worms or even live foods like baby brine shrimp or micro worms.Robust fishes inhabiting similar biotopes in nature, especially comparably-sized, open water-dwelling characids perhaps constitute the best choices but other potential options include gasteropelecids, lebiasinids, smaller callichthyid or loricariid catfishes and some small-to-medium-sized cichlids. Just like any fish though they should be fed a varied diet with a mix of different foods. They will take a wide range of pellets, flakes and frozen foods. Serpae tetras are very easy to fish to feed. Large and aggressive species such as black sharks, synodontis catfish and larger-mouthed fish may prey on the tetras. Also fish with long flowing fins like angel fish or threadfin acaras. Also larger semi-aggressive species such as convict cichlids, fire mouths and kribensis. Nano aquarium species such as endlers or guppies as well as neon tetras. Torpedo barbs, glow light tetras, corydoras, Apistogramma, rams and a range of dwarf/nano peaceful fish. Other than that serpae tetras are a great active addition to a tropical community aquarium. If you are looking to be on the safer side, it would be best to avoid fish with long-flowing fins like angelfish or slow-moving fish like discus is best. This is only an issue if one or two serpae tetras are kept or there is not enough space provided for the fish. Serpae tetras are recognised to be fairly nippy aquarium fish which can damage the fins of other aquarium fish by constantly biting at them. A sand or gravel substrate would be fine for these fish as well as a lot of plant growth which not only makes them contrast really well but also makes them more comfortable in the aquarium. ![]() This aquarium size allows for a decent school of at least 5 along with other community fish if required. Tank Recommendations for your Serpae Tetraīeing a small and relatively easy to care for fish the serpae tetra can be kept in smaller aquariums with the minimum being 75 litres. Females will scatter eggs through the aquarium and males follow by fertilising. breeding these fish in captivity is somewhat easy where females tend to have rounder bellies than males. Their behaviour is often compared to tiger barbs but this can be reduced by keeping the tetra in a decent school. ![]() Serpae tetras do have a reputation for being avid fin nippers so this should be taken into account when selecting tank mates. By increasing the red spectrum in the lights, the serpae tetra's orange colours can really be elevated to the next level. These tetras will also have a slash of black just past the gill plate to show some further contrast. Serpae tetras have incredibly orange fins that really highlight the body, the fins can all have a rim of white and black tips. The scales also have a slight grey rim which creates a mesh-like effect across the body. The base colour of this fish is a deep orange which shows hints of brown and grey near the tail. Serpae tetras can be recognised easily by their body shape and fiery array of colours. The schooling behaviour of these fish makes them a great addition to most community systems but these fish would also make a great addition to a biotope Blackwater aquarium. ![]() They also have a unique oval body shape, are easy to care for and are relatively peaceful fish but can display fin-nipping behaviour. It is an incredibly common species which is popular for its bright red colours that contrast great in planted and community tanks. The Serpae tetra has been a long-time underrated staple in the aquarium hobby. ![]()
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