Common Name Serpae Tetra, Red Minor Scientific Name Hyphessobrycon Callistus Origin Southern Amazon Basin, Paraguay Basin Adult Size 1 1/2 inches Life Span 5 years or more Sexual Identification Male: Slender in form. Female: Slightly larger and much rounder in body. Behavior Serpae Tetras are active, hardy fish that can be kept in schools of 6 or more. Serpaes are not considered peaceful fish in the community aquarium and have been known to be fin nippers. Dense vegetation, dim lighting, large swimming areas, a minimum size aquarium of 29 gallons, soft, gentle current, and a dark substrate are recommended for this species. They are semi-aggressive and can easily cause bodily injury to one another as well as to any other tank mate. Water Environment pH: 6.5-7.5, Temperature: 72-79º F, Hardness: 8-12 dGH, Lighting: There are no special requirements. Substrate: Dark substrate - small pea sized gravel. Water Changes: Should be done on a regular basis. Diet Omnivorous: Vegetable flakes, shrimp pellets, algae wafers, frozen bloodworms, freeze dried brine shrimp, glass worms, Tubifex worms, plankton, frozen Daphnia. Reproduction Egglayer: The adults will spawn among fine-leafed plants. Fry can be raised without difficulty. You can feed serpae fry artemia or egg yolk powder. Plant Compatibility Elodea(Anacharis), Ambulia, Water Wisteria, Pennywort, Limnophila, Myriophyllum, Bacopa, Swords, Crypts. Tips These fish are semi-aggressive and can cause injury to others. Give Tetras ample swimming room, keep them in decent size schools, and do not keep them together with fragile species.

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