Silvertip Tetra

🐟 Silvertip Tetra (Silvertip Tetra)

Add lively movement and shimmering contrast to your aquarium with the energetic Silvertip Tetra. This striking species features warm golden-bronze tones with distinctive silver-tipped fins that flash as they dart through the water, creating a dynamic and eye-catching display.

Active, hardy, and full of personality, Silvertip Tetras are perfect for aquarists looking for a more energetic schooling fish that brings constant motion to community aquariums.

🌿 Why Choose Silvertip Tetras?

✨ Unique silver-tipped fins with golden body tones
🐟 Active and lively schooling behaviour
🌿 Great for planted and open swimming aquariums
👥 Best displayed in active groups
⭐ Hardy and adaptable community fish

In a shoal, Silvertip Tetras create a fast-moving, shimmering display, with their bright fin tips catching the light as they swim.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Hasemania nana
📛 Common Name: Silvertip Tetra
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~4–5 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 22–26°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Semi-peaceful (can be slightly nippy in small groups)
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen and live foods
👥 Group Size: 8–10+ recommended

Silvertip Tetras thrive in stable aquariums with open swimming space, moderate flow, and planted areas to break line of sight and reduce territorial behaviour.

🐠 Compatibility

Suitable for community aquariums with similarly sized, active fish. Ideal tank mates include other tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, and gouramis. Avoid slow-moving or long-finned species unless kept in larger groups to reduce fin nipping.

⚠️ Important Notes

Silvertip Tetras can show mild fin-nipping behaviour if kept in small numbers, so maintaining a proper shoal is important. They are generally hardy but benefit from stable water conditions and a well-maintained tank.

The Silvertip Tetra is a great choice for UK aquarists wanting a lively, shimmering schooling fish that adds energy and movement to community aquariums.