{"product_id":"long-fin-serpae-tetra-hyphessobrycon-eques","title":"Long Fin Serpae Tetra | Hyphessobrycon eques","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Serpae Tetra blazes blood-red with a black shoulder blotch and dark-and-white–tipped fins — gorgeous in a shoal and one of the most colourful small tetras. This is the flowing long-fin form. Be aware it is a known fin-nipper, so keep it in good numbers and skip the long-finned tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon eques\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Amazon and Paraguay river basins of South America, shoaling among vegetation and leaf litter in slow, soft, warm and slightly acidic water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small, deep-bodied tetra of rich red to blood-red, marked with a comma-shaped black shoulder blotch and black-and-white edged fins. The long-fin form carries extended, flowing dorsal and anal fins. Colour is deepest in well-fed, settled fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLively but a notorious fin-nipper, especially in small groups. Keep a shoal of at least six (more is better) to redirect the nipping within the group. Best with fast, robust, similarly sized tankmates rather than slow or long-finned fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that eats almost anything offered. Feed quality flakes and micro-pellets, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. A varied diet keeps the red colour vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and easy in a mature planted tank with soft to neutral, warm water and gentle flow. Some planting with open swimming lanes suits its active nature. Stable water and routine maintenance keep it thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species. A conditioned group scatters eggs among fine-leaved plants in soft, slightly acidic water; the adults eat the eggs, so remove them afterwards. Fry are small and take infusoria then baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyphessobrycon eques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong Fin Serpae Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon \u0026amp; Paraguay basins, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-peaceful; known fin-nipper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; lively community tanks (kept in numbers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — plant safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast, robust community fish of similar size: other tetras, barbs, danios, rainbowfish, Corydoras and peaceful catfish. Keep it in a large shoal to keep the peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong-finned or slow fish (angelfish, guppies, bettas, gouramis) that will be nipped, and large aggressive cichlids. Keeping too few together makes the nipping worse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232815726883,"sku":"AA3094","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Long_Fin_Serpae_Tetra.jpg?v=1781484074","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/long-fin-serpae-tetra-hyphessobrycon-eques","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}