However, since the tetras usually like to school, I would avoid getting a different type of tetra because you would need to get 5 or more of them for them to be happy and that would be way to many tropical fish in your 10 gallon tank. If you regularly perform tank maintenance you would probably be ok adding 1 or 2 more serpaes. You are just about right with the amount of fish for the 10 gallon and adding any more tetras will increase the bioload on the tank.
Should I get more or perhaps different type of tetra?įor a 10 gallon you should probably reconsider getting more fish. I have 5 serpaes and recently upgraded from 5 to 10 gallon tank. I now have 8 of these little guys in my 40 gallon and they pretty much stick to themselves - darting all around the tank. I originally only bought 2 serpae and they started fin nipping. Photo Credit : Photos copyright JJPhoto.dkįish Forum : Serpae Tetra Forum Forum Avatar : Gender : Hard to determine, but the female may be more round in shape. As with many fish, try to vary their diet for optimum health and colors. Tank Mates : Other Tetras, Catfish and Plecos, Swordtails.įish Disease : Freshwater Fish Disease - Diagnose, Symptoms and Treatmentĭiet / Foods : Omnivore, they will eat many fish foods including flakes, freeze dried and live foods. Serpaes can also be a little skittish at times so providing hiding places may make them feel more secure if they know they have cover to hide from perceived predators.īreeding : Not too hard if the ph is between 6.5 and 6.8. Keeping them in a school of 6 or more may help alleviate this problem. Temperament / Behavior : This tetra is generally peaceful but they are sometimes prone to fin nipping on some of their tank mates. Common Names : Jewel Tetra, Red Minor Tetra, Longfin SerpaeĬare Level : Easy, good for freshwater beginners
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