Although most of the tetra species are non-aggressive, some tetras like Serpae tetra are fin-nippers. The best tank mates for tetras are other tetra species that thrive in a similar environment. If geography is not an issue many rainbowfishes and cyprinids are also suitable, but be sure to research your choices thoroughly before purchase. The Long Fin Red Minor Serpae Tetra is a peaceful, omnivorous, schooling fish that comes from South America. Tetras are friendly fish that enjoy the company of other non-aggressive and similar-sized fish.

Robust fishes inhabiting similar biotopes in nature, especially comparably-sized, open water-dwelling characids perhaps constitute the best choices but other potential options include gasteropelecids, lebiasinids, smaller callichthyid or loricariid catfishes and some small-to-medium-sized cichlids. That said it is relatively boisterous and doesnвЂ™t make an ideal companion for very shy, slow-moving, or long-finned fishes such as many livebearers, cichlids, and anabantoids. Males will also show better colouration in the presence of conspecific rivals. ItвЂ™s a gregarious species forming loose hierarchies, with rival males continually battling with each other for female attention and positioning within the group.ДЄ group of at least 8-10 specimens should be considered the minimum requirement since this increases the likelihood that the fish will be distracted by each other rather than their tankmates but will result in a more effective, natural-looking display. The Serpae tetra are a tropical freshwater fish, known for its red body colouring & distinctive black mark next to its eye. eques is notorious as an aggressive community inhabitant with a reputation for nipping the fins of tankmates although this behaviour tends to be most pronounced when insufficient numbers are purchased or space is limited. ENJOY YOUR EXPERIENCE? LEAVE A REVIEW HERE.