Fiery Color and Lively Personality for Active Community Tanks
The Serpae Tetra is a bold and beautifully colored freshwater fish, instantly recognizable by its deep red body, black dorsal fin, and distinctive black “comma” near the gills. Native to slow-moving rivers and streams of the Amazon Basin, this energetic species brings both color and movement to tropical community aquariums.
Best kept in groups of 6 or more, Serpae Tetras display playful schooling behavior and look their best when paired with a dark substrate and dense plant cover that contrasts with their vivid coloration.
- Temperature: 22–27°C
- pH Range: 5.5–7.5
- Tank Size: 60L+ recommended for groups
- Diet: Omnivorous – flakes, micro-pellets, live/frozen food
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive; nips fins if not kept in larger groups
- Tankmates: Best with fast-swimming or short-finned peaceful fish
