Photo taken at Wharf Aquatics
Photos © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Serpae tetra, Blood tetra |
| Scientific name: | Hyphessobrycon eques |
| Synonyms: | Hyphessobrycon serpae, Hyphessobrycon callistus |
| Size: | 2" (5cm) |
| Origin: | South America (Central Amazon) |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank. |
| Compatibility: | Community, but does have a justified reputation as a fin-nipper. This tendency is reduced when
kept in a shoal (much like Tiger barbs). Avoid mixing with vulnerable long-finned fish such as male Guppies. |
| Temperature: | 22-26oC (72-79oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Around neutral pH (6.5-7.5). soft to medium hard. |
| Feeding: | Omnivorous: small live, frozen and dry foods. |
| Sexing: | Males are smaller and slimmer. |
| Breeding: | Use a small breeding tank with fine-leaved plants. Eggs will be scattered among the plants.
The fry will hatch in around 24-30 hours. |
| Comments: |
This is one of a complex of species sometimes known as "Blood Tetras" or "Blood Characins".
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