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(C1) Veiltail Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques)

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Description

Veiltail Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques)

📌 Basic Info

  • Scientific Name: Hyphessobrycon eques

  • Common Names: Veiltail Serpae Tetra, Red Minor Tetra, Jewel Tetra

  • Family: Characidae (Tetra Family)

  • Order: Characiformes

  • Origin: South America — Amazon River Basin, Paraguay, and Guaporé River regions

  • Size: 4–5 cm (1.5–2 inches)

  • Lifespan: 5–7 years

  • Tank Zone: Middle

🌊 Water Parameters

  • Temperature: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)

  • pH: 5.5 – 7.5

  • Hardness: 2 – 15 dGH

🐠 Characteristics

  • Body Shape: Deep-bodied, laterally compressed tetra.

  • Coloration: Fiery red to reddish-orange body with a distinct black patch behind the gills.

  • Fins: Extended, flowing fins — especially the dorsal and tail fins — giving it the “veiltail” appearance.

  • Special Feature: The elongated fins make it more graceful than the standard Serpae Tetra variety.

  • Behavior: Active and semi-aggressive; may nip fins if kept in small numbers.

🍽️ Diet

  • Type: Omnivorous

  • Food: High-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen or live foods like bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp.

  • Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily in small portions.

🏠 Tank Setup

  • Minimum Tank Size: 60 liters (15 gallons)

  • Substrate: Dark sand or fine gravel.

  • Décor: Plants, driftwood, and open swimming areas.

  • Lighting: Moderate; darker background enhances red coloration.

  • Water Flow: Gentle to moderate current.

👥 Behavior & Compatibility

  • Nature: Lively schooling fish.

  • Best Kept In: Groups of 6 or more to reduce fin-nipping behavior.

  • Tank Mates: Compatible with barbs, rainbowfish, corydoras, and robust tetras.

  • Avoid: Long-finned or slow-moving fish (like guppies or angelfish).

✅ Do’s
• Keep in a well-planted tank with some open space.
• Maintain a group for natural behavior.
• Offer a mix of live and dry foods to enhance color.

❌ Don’ts
• Don’t keep alone or in pairs — can become aggressive.
• Avoid sharp décor that could tear fins.

⭐ Quick Tip:
The Veiltail Serpae Tetra is a vibrant, energetic schooling fish that adds a brilliant red flash and graceful fin movement to community aquariums. Keep them in groups under soft light for best appearance and peaceful behavior.