Silver Tip Tetra

Silver Tip Tetra
Hasemania nana

The Silver Tip Tetra is a lively, eye-catching freshwater fish known for its shimmering golden body and distinct silvery-white tips on its fins. Native to South America, this small schooling fish brings both beauty and energy to community aquariums. Their constant motion and tight schooling behavior create a dynamic display, especially in groups of six or more.

Males are slightly more colorful and energetic, often displaying bolder hues and slight territorial sparring, while females tend to be more subdued in appearance. Hardy and easy to care for, Silver Tip Tetras are ideal for beginner and experienced aquarists alike.

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (especially in small groups)
Maximum Size: ~2 inches
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Schooling: Yes – keep in groups of 6+ for best behavior
Diet: Omnivore – accepts flakes, micro pellets, frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms

Tank Setup:

• Temperature: 72–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Water Hardness: Soft to Moderately Hard
• Aquascape: Heavily planted or moderately decorated tank with open swimming space and dim to moderate lighting

Compatibility:

• Works well with other fast-moving, similarly sized community fish (e.g., rasboras, danios, other tetras)
• May nip fins of slower or long-finned fish if kept in too small a group