By Wasif Mallick

Silvertip Tetra



Introduction


The tetra's basic color of golden brown varies from pale silver in females to a deep copper in males.This fish has transparent yellowish fins tipped with white.Females are plumper, especially when spawning.




Common Name


Hasemania melanura, Hemigrammus nanus, Silvertip Tetra


Species


Hasemania nana


Habitat 


Small rivers in San Francisco River region of Brazil.


Maximum Size


About 2"/5cm.


Minimum Tank Size 


A standard 24" x 15" x 12" (60cm x 37.5cm x 30cm) - 70 litre tank.


Diet 


They are Omnivorous , so can eat most of the foods.Frozen flakes and live foods.A varied diet will ensure the fish develop the best colors and condition.For the best condition and colours, offer regular meals of small live and frozen foods such as bloodworm, Daphnia and brine shrimp, along with dried flakes and granules.


Water Temperature


74-82°F (23-28°C)


pH


6.0 - 8.0


Hardness


  5- 20°H



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