[ARRIVED 7-MAR-2026] Serpae Tetra 2-4cm

Quick Facts

• Size: Approx. 4–5 cm adult
• Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
• Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
• Temperament: Semi-peaceful / active
• Diet: Omnivore
• Best Kept: Schools of 8+

Is this for you?

✔️ Good if:

• You want a bright red schooling fish
• You enjoy active mid-water movement
• You keep larger community aquariums
• You can maintain a proper school size

❌ Avoid if:

• You keep slow long-fin fish like Bettas or Angels
• You want a very gentle tetra species
• You only plan to keep 2–3 fish
• You keep timid nano fish that stress easily

Why this fish?

Serpae Tetras are known for their deep red body colour, dark shoulder marking, and constant schooling activity.

They bring strong contrast and movement to planted community aquariums and stand out well against greenery and darker hardscape.

When kept in proper groups, they display more natural behaviour and reduced aggression within the school.

Care made simple

• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: Approx. 6.0–7.5
• Diet: Flake, pellets, frozen foods, live foods
• Swimming Zone: Mid-water
• Water: Stable, clean, moderately planted setup

Pair with

• Corydoras catfish
• Larger rasboras
• Peaceful barbs
• Robust community fish
• Driftwood and planted aquascapes

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