Tetra | Serpae Tetra

Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon Eques Common Name: Serpae Tetra, Red Tetra, Red Minor Tetra Adult Size: 1.5 inches Life Expectancy: 7 years Habitat: South America Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions:  Temperature Range: 72 - 82°F  pH Range: 6.5 - 7.5 Water Hardness: 5 - 20 Temperament: Peaceful Diet & Nutrition:  Serpae Tetra, or Red Minor Tetra, will generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods.  Breeding & Spawning: The Serpae Tetra has been bred in captivity and, in fact, a long fin variety has been developed. They are egg layers and easily bred, making them ideal candidates for the beginning aquarist interested in a breeding project. They reach a breeding age at about 8 to 10 months of age. However these are egg scattering spawners that exhibit no parental care. It is best to set up a dedicated breeding tank and remove the parents immediately after spawning or they will eat the eggs. Gender: Males are more brightly colored than females, and the