This uniquely marked tetra is one of the most interesting nano and planted tank species due to its striking appearance, peaceful disposition, and outgoing personality!

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TheSilvertip Tetra (Hasemania nana) is a very popular schooling community fish. The white “silver” tips on the fins make it a very distinctive fish.Its lively, active nature adds lots of action to the aquarium. It is an ideal fish for the community and planted aquarium.

TheSilvertip Tetra typically occupies the top and middle level of the water column, although it can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well. It issafe with other peaceful, small fish. Adult dwarf shrimp are generally safe as well, but adultSilvertip Tetras may eat small dwarf shrimp and their fry. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. TheSilvertipTetra must be kept in schools of 6 or more. Since it is tank-bred, theSilvertip Tetrais fairly adaptable, but its natural habitat contains soft, acidic water rich in tannins and leaf litter.

While not a picky eater, theSilvertip Tetra will thrive and remain very colorful on a varied diet of meaty foods. High-quality flake food, pellets, and frozen or freeze-dried tubifex and bloodworms will all be readily accepted.

What We Like About This Fish:

• Uniquesilver tips on each fin
• Peaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates
• Very active and noticeable schooling fish in any aquarium
• Excellent for inhabiting the top of the aquarium

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Temperature: 74 – 82 F (23 – 27.7 C)
• pH: 6.0 – 8.0 (more acidic water is preferable)
• KH: 5 – 20 dKH
• Minimum tank size: 10 gallons

CARE GUIDELINES:

• Diet: Omnivorous. Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods.
• Social behavior: Peaceful, schooling/shoaling.
• Origin: Tank-bred, but indigenous to South America
• Average adult size: 1.5 – 2 inches (3.8 – 5 cm)
• Average purchase size: 1/2 – 1 inch (1.3 – 2.5 cm)

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