Description
Silvertip Tetra (Hasemania nana)
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Hasemania nana
Common Name: Silvertip Tetra
Size: ~2 inches (5 cm)
Lifespan: 5 – 7 years
Tank Zone: Middle swimmers
🌊 Water Parameters
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): 80 – 200 ppm
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 23°C – 28°C (73°F – 82°F)
Water Type: Soft to moderately hard
🐟 Characteristics
Active, fast-swimming tetra with copper-golden body
Distinctive white “silver-tipped” fins
Hardy and lively, but can become fin-nippy in small groups
Best kept in larger schools to spread out activity
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous
Diet: High-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia)
Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily in small portions
🛠️ Maintenance
Weekly 20–30% water changes
Needs open swimming space with plants around edges
Stable water conditions → avoids stress and fin nipping
Moderate flow filtration preferred
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: 8 (best in 12+)
Tank Mates: Other tetras, rasboras, corydoras, guppies, mollies
Avoid: Bettas, angelfish, or long-finned species (they may nip)
✅ Do’s
Keep in schools to reduce aggression
Use a planted tank with open space for swimming
Provide good water flow to match their active nature
❌ Don’ts
Don’t keep in small groups → increases fin-nipping
Don’t mix with slow, long-finned fish
Don’t neglect water quality → they show stress quickly
⭐ Quick Tips
A hardy and playful tetra with striking silver-tipped fins. Keep in larger schools to show their best behavior and avoid fin-nipping.
