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Care and Compatibility of Dwarf Tetra - Hasemania nana
Introduction
The Dwarf Tetra, also known as Hasemania nana, is a small freshwater fish native to South America. It stands out for its tiny size and attractive silver coloration with a black stripe on the back.
Behavior
The Dwarf Tetra, scientifically known as Hasemania nana, is an active and peaceful fish that thrives in shoals. This species is ideal for community aquariums and adds vibrancy with its playful behavior. Native to South America, it prefers soft water with dense vegetation.
Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual dimorphism in Hasemania nana is minimal and difficult to distinguish. However, during the breeding season, females may exhibit a rounder abdomen, and males may display more intense colors.
Reproduction
The reproduction of the Dwarf Tetra can be achieved in planted aquariums with soft and slightly acidic water. Parents should be removed after egg laying to prevent them from being eaten.
Aquarium Conditions
Hasemania nana, commonly known as the dwarf tetra, requires a tank with plenty of plants and space to swim freely. It prefers warm and slightly acidic to neutral water. Aquarium décor should include live plants, driftwood, and rocks, providing shaded areas and shelter. Maintaining water quality is crucial and providing a varied diet.
Feeding
Regarding feeding, the Dwarf Tetra is omnivorous and accepts a varied diet that includes both dry and live foods. Providing them with a suitable environment is important for their natural behavior.
Complexity
Caring for Hasemania nana is fairly straightforward. They are peaceful fish that adapt well to community life. It's recommended to keep them in groups of at least six individuals to promote their natural behavior and reduce stress. They are omnivorous and accept a wide variety of foods, including flakes, pellets, and live foods.
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To do an analysis more detailed about coexistence and behavior of Hasemania nana (Dwarf Tetra) use the Aquarium simulation tool, if you do this you can test different ways to combine the Dwarf Tetra with other fishes giving the dimensions and space on you aquarium, on this way you can known the optimal configuration for keep the fishes that you want.
You can also find out the 97 species compatible with the Hasemania nana (Dwarf Tetra) can live together.
Note: The parameters of the water such as PH and temperature are also used to calculate the compatibility of the species.
Compatible species (97)
Compatible (67 Species)
Compatible without any restriction
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Similar Sizes (24 Species)
They can coexist if they are the same size or very similar sizes, it does not work in all cases, there may be exceptions.
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With Reservation (1 Species)
Compatible in some cases, it depends on the nature and personality of the fish.
Food competition (1 Species)
They can live together but you have to be careful since it is likely that the fastest fish will take all the food and leave nothing for their partners who are slow swimmers, so you have to make sure that everyone can eat.
Compatible if space is enough (4 Species)
They can coexist together if the aquarium they share is large and spacious enough for both species to feel good, as some fish may attack others to feel that they have little space and try to eliminate the competition.
Dwarf Tetra
Hasemania nana
- Ph: 6 - 7
- Temperature (c°): 24 - 28
- Measures: 2 cm - 3cm
- Aquarium Capacity:
5 Liters - 1 Gallons - Alimentación: Omnivores
- Colores: Black, Orange, Silver, Yellow
- Comportamiento: Peaceful, Shoal, Sociable
- Habitad: American
- Preferencias del Acuario: Natural plants, Sand
- Tamaño: Small
- Tipo de Agua: Sweet water, Tropical waters
- Velocidad de nado o movimiento: Fast
- Zona de Nado: Swim in the middle of the aquarium