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Silvertip Tetra

Hasemania nana

Family: Characidae

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The silvertip tetra gets its name from the bright white or silver tips on every fin, which flash attractively as the fish moves. Males have a warm orange-copper body colouration while females are more silvery. It is a very active, somewhat nippy species that is best kept in large schools of 10 or more to distribute any fin-nipping behaviour.

Keeping this species

diet
Omnivore – small flake, micro pellets, frozen foods
schooling
10+ recommended
tank size
20 gallons minimum
temperament
Active – potential fin nipper in small groups; best in schools of 10+

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Water it likes

ph
6.0–8.0
hardness
5–20 dGH
temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)

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