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Silver Tip Tetra

By The Aquarium Calculators Editorial Team ·

Hasemania nana

Complete Silver Tip Tetra care guide covering omnivore diet requirements, peaceful temperament, minimum 15 Gallons tank setup, and compatible freshwater tankmates. Difficulty: Easy.

Silver Tip Tetra

Quick Answer

Silver Tip Tetra (Hasemania nana) is a small, golden tetra from Brazil. It requires a minimum 15 Gallons aquarium with a pH of 5.5 - 7.0 and temperature range of 22-26°C. This omnivore occupies the middle zone and makes an excellent addition to community setups.

Intro

Silver Tip Tetra (Hasemania nana) is a small, golden tetra from Brazil. Its fins are tipped with white, and males develop a copper sheen.

Setup

A 15-gallon or larger tank with dark substrate, plants, and open swimming areas. Soft, acidic water is preferred.

Feeding

Omnivorous; accepts micro flakes, small pellets, frozen brine shrimp, and daphnia.

Compatibility

Peaceful and active. Keep in schools of 8+. Excellent for community tanks with other small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, and dwarf cichlids.

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Tank Position
Middle
Water Temp
22-26°C
Adult Size
See profile
Water pH
5.5 - 7.0

Species Characteristics

Adult Size
Lifespan
Growth Rate
moderate
Tank Compatibility
Community compatible
Indoor Aquarium
Yes

Water Parameters

Water Temperature
Humidity
Water pH

Tank Lighting

Tank Lighting
Standard lighting
Light Hours
N/A
Intensity
moderate

Feeding & Diet

Diet Type
Diet: Omnivore
Feeding Schedule
N/A
Live Food Options
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Silver Tip Tetras should be kept together?
Maintain a minimum school of 8 to 12 individuals in a tank of at least 15 gallons (57 liters) with a footprint of 24x12 inches (60x30 cm). Silver tip tetras (Hasemania nana) display bright copper bodies with distinct silvery-white tips on their fins only when kept in numbers over 10. Groups under 6 cause faded colors and fin-nipping. A school of 15+ creates natural shoaling dynamics. Provide dark substrate, dim lighting, and floating plants. Tank length must exceed 24 inches (60 cm). Avoid long-finned tank mates.
What are the exact water parameters for Silver Tip Tetras?
Target pH 5.5 - 7.0, General Hardness 2 - 8 dGH, Carbonate Hardness 1 - 6 dKH, Total Dissolved Solids 50 - 150 ppm, Electrical Conductivity 100 - 300 μS/cm, and temperature 72°F - 80°F (22°C - 27°C). They prefer soft, slightly acidic water but adapt well to regular community parameters. Maintain nitrates below 15 ppm with weekly 20% water changes. Use a sponge filter with gentle flow. Add driftwood and Indian almond leaves. Hardness above 10 dGH reduces coloration.
What is the dietary and medication protocol for Silver Tip Tetras?
They are standard omnivores requiring 35% protein, 10% fat, 55% plant matter. Feed premium tropical flakes, micro-pellets, frozen daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms twice daily. Offer spirulina flakes weekly. Medication alert: Tolerate copper (0.2 mg/L) but sensitive to formalin. Praziquantel is safe. Salt baths up to 5 ppt treat external parasites. Quarantine with methylene blue for 7 days. They are susceptible to ich; treat with malachite green at half-dose (0.05 mg/L).
How to breed Silver Tip Tetras in captivity?
Select 10-12 mature fish and condition with live blackworms and brine shrimp for 2 weeks. Set up a 10-gallon (38 liter) breeding tank with 4 inches (10 cm) of water (pH 6.5, dGH 4, 78°F/25.5°C), a spawning mop, and dim light. Simulate dawn over 30 minutes. Spawning occurs in the morning; female lays 200-300 adhesive eggs. Remove parents after 4 hours. Eggs hatch in 24-30 hours at 75°F (24°C). Fry feed on infusoria for 3 days, then microworms, then baby brine shrimp after day 7.

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