Neon tetras have a bright red stripe on their sides, and they love to be in a school, so you can get up 15 to 20 if your tank is the right size, and enjoy their flashy color as they swim around in a large group. It really all depends on the fish's personality. There are many different types of fish that can easily live with the serpae tetra. Source(s): https://shrinke.im/a0Gn4. Barbs (Tiger, Panda, Golden) Denison Barbs (if you have a very large tank >60G) Rainbow Cichlids; Large Rasboras Read on for more information. Some good tank mates: Similar sized tetras (Black Phantoms, Columbian Tetra, Congo Tetra, Diamond Tetra etc.) Often referred to as the Jewel Tetra or Callistus Tetra, the Serpae Tetra is an active fish species that are sure to add some life to your aquarium. Discussion Starter • #1 • Sep 2, 2007. They come from the Amazon River Basin and spend most of their time hiding in murky waters to stay safe from predators. 0 0 ~And~ee~ Lv 5. Serpae Tetras – The Serpae Tetra is a usually peaceful, schooling fish that comes from the regions of South America. The Serpae Tetra Hyphessobrycon eques is a beautiful fish and really sparkles in the aquarium. Their beautiful reddish color picks up flashy, jewel-type highlights, and they have a large, almost diamond-shaped black spot just behind the gills. The key to successful breeding is to set up a tank with the proper habitat for spawning and subsequent grow-out of the fry. Many barbs and danios, although not all, make suitable tank mates for a tetra-oriented community tank. Cory's are a good start and anything without long flowing fins like danio's, most tetra species or blue rams etc. Serpae tetras are relatively easy to breed as pairs or in groups of roughly an equal number of males and females. Minimum Tank Size: 10 to 20 gallons; 4. In general, tetras do well with similarly sized and similarly active community fish of different species. Tank Mates. A school of these tetras is an eye-catcher. Serpae Tetra Tank Mates. 5 Posts . Rasboros, cherry barbs or rosy barbs are three prime examples of companion fish for a tetra community. Serpae Tetra. All they need are some friends to play with and a few suitable tank mates and they CAN be a great addition to your tank. Other community fish like barbs, danios, other tetras, and cory catfish, make excellent tank mates. 0 0. Breeding the Serpae Tetra . I have a 20 gal long tank, seen here with 6 serpae tetras and a common pleco that I know will outgrow my tank eventually. Neon tetra tank mates should be small, as they only grow to be about one to two inches long. It can be a minor fin nipper, so other species with delicate fins are best kept separate. Serpae Tetra Tropical Fish Learn all about the Serpae Tetra's feeding habits and food types, its behaviour, its origins, its natural habitats, is it male or female, breeding advice and information, suitable tank mates, its sizing and growth range, minimum tank size, water PH and more. 8 years ago. They are also relatively easy to keep. The serpae tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) is a strikingly colored member of the Characidae family. I also have guppies/endlers in there occasionally without any huge issues (some chasing and nipping, but tails are still fine and the tetra are usually slower) So I was looking to get some permanent residents to go along with the tetra. So I have 5 serpae tetra (I know minimum should be 6 but I haven't had anu problems) in a 10 gallon unplanted tank right now with a 15 gallon filter. This freshwater fish is an aquarium favorite for its beauty and playfulness. One important note, keep the serpae tetras in schools to subdue agression . HI all! 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