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Serpae Tetra Hyphessobrycon eques 10-Pack
Hyphessobrycon eques
Origin: Amazon Basin
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Water Parameters
Temperature22–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
49
GH (Hardness)2–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 4.5 cm
- Min Tank
- 60 L
- Lifespan
- 3–5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (10–30+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- May fin-nip; keep in large groups
About
Hyphessobrycon eques (Serpae Tetra) is a vivid red tetra with a distinctive black shoulder spot and black-edged dorsal fin. Hardy and easy to keep, though groups may nip fins of slow-moving tank mates.
Care Guide
pH 6.0–7.5, temp 22–27°C. Keep groups of 10+ to distribute nipping behaviour. Avoid pairing with long-finned fish. Feed flakes, pellets, Cyclops.
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