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Care and Compatibility of Serpae Tetra - Hyphessobrycon Eques
Introduction
The Red Tetra, or Hyphessobrycon Eques, is a species of freshwater fish native to South America. It has a small, elongated body with intense red coloration in the rear and black coloration in the front. Males are usually slimmer and have more pointed fins than females.
Behavior
The Red Tetra, also known as Hyphessobrycon Eques or Congo Tetra, is a peaceful fish that is recommended to be kept in groups of at least six individuals to form schools. It may show some aggression towards fish of similar size or species with similar colors.
Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual dimorphism in Hyphessobrycon eques is minimal and difficult to distinguish. Both males and females have a similar appearance outside of the breeding season. During breeding, males may show slightly more intense colors.
Aquarium Conditions
Hyphessobrycon eques, commonly known as the serpae tetra, requires a well-planted aquarium with open swimming areas. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral water and a warm temperature. Aquarium décor should include soft plants and hiding spots. Maintaining water quality is crucial and providing a balanced diet.
Feeding
The Red Tetra is an omnivorous fish and accepts a variety of foods, including live, frozen, and commercial foods in the form of flakes or pellets. It is recommended to provide them with a balanced diet that includes both plant-based foods and proteins.
Complexity
Caring for Hyphessobrycon eques can be moderately challenging. They are peaceful and active fish that adapt well to a variety of water conditions. However, they are sensitive to poor water quality and require regular water changes. They are omnivores and accept a variety of foods, but prefer live and frozen foods.
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To do an analysis more detailed about coexistence and behavior of Hyphessobrycon Eques (Serpae Tetra) use the Aquarium simulation tool, if you do this you can test different ways to combine the Serpae 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 Hyphessobrycon Eques (Serpae 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 (64 Species)
Compatible without any restriction
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Knowing Yourself From Small (1 Species)
Similar Sizes (1 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.
With Reservation (5 Species)
Compatible in some cases, it depends on the nature and personality of the fish.
Considerable size difference (19 Species)
They can coexist while they are similar in size or the size difference is not very abysmal, since as the fish grows it increases the chances of eating its partner that did not grow much.
Food competition (6 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 (1 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.
Serpae Tetra
Hyphessobrycon Eques
- Ph: 6 - 7
- Temperature (c°): 22 - 27
- Measures: 4 cm - 5cm
- Aquarium Capacity:
8 Liters - 2 Gallons - Behavior: Eat fins, Peaceful, Shoal
- Motion: Fast
- Size: Very small
- Swimming area: Swim in the middle of the aquarium
- Water Type: Sweet water