Serpae Tetra
Serpae Tetra is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 10 gallons (38 L), water at 72-79°F (22-26°C) and a pH of 5-7.8.
Also searched as: serpae tetra, jewel tetra
Quick facts
Can nip fins. Keep in larger schools to reduce aggression. Striking red color.
| Minimum tank | 10 gallons (38 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 72-79°F (22-26°C) |
| pH | 5-7.8 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Dwarf Gouramimin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
- Harlequin Rasboramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Neon Tetramin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Otocinclusmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Guppymin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6.8-7.8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Plecostomusmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Blue Badismin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; temperature overlap 79°F is too narrow.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no temperature overlap (72-79°F vs 80-86°F).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no pH overlap (5-7.8 vs 8-9).
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species.
Oscar Fishmin tank 55 galWhisker Shrimpmin tank 10 gal
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