White Tipped Tetra

⚪ White Tipped Tetra (Silvertip Tetra) (Hasemania nana)

Add bright movement and lively schooling behaviour to your aquarium with the beautiful White Tipped Tetra.

This active tropical fish is loved for its warm golden body and distinctive white-tipped fins.

Hardy, eye-catching and full of energy, White Tipped Tetras are a fantastic choice for UK fishkeepers looking to add contrast and movement to planted and community aquariums.

🌿 Why Choose White Tipped Tetra?
⚪ Distinctive white-tipped fins
✨ Warm golden body colour
🐠 Active schooling fish for community tanks
🌱 Great for planted aquariums
⭐ Hardy and beginner-friendly tropical fish
👥 Best kept in lively groups

Their fast, confident swimming and contrasting fin tips make them a brilliant addition to medium-sized tropical aquariums.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Hasemania nana
📛 Common Name: White Tipped Tetra / Silvertip Tetra
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful but active
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 6+ recommended (8+ ideal)
📍 Swimming Level: Mid-water

White Tipped Tetras thrive in planted aquariums with open swimming space, stable water conditions and some darker areas to help bring out their colour.

🐠 Compatibility
Suitable for active community aquariums with other tetras, rasboras, danios and small bottom-dwelling fish. Avoid very slow-moving or delicate long-finned species.

Important Notes
For best behaviour and colour, White Tipped Tetras should be kept in groups. Like many active tetras, they may become a little nippy if kept in numbers that are too small.

The White Tipped Tetra is a great choice for UK fishkeepers looking for a hardy, energetic schooling fish with beautiful fin contrast and strong community tank appeal.