Hyphessobrycon eques
| Common Names: | Jewel Tetra Serpae Tetra |
| Synonyms: | Cheirodon eques Chirodon eques Hyphessobrycon callistus Hyphessobrycon serpae Megalamphodus eques |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - South; South America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Active; Peaceful in most cases. Must be kept in a school. A sick Serpae Tetra will be attacked by others usually with the loss of an eye resulting. Keep this fish only with other feisty schooling fish or they tend to steal food. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed with plenty of flakes. Add plants to the tank. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 3.5cm (1.4") Female: 3.5cm (1.4") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Very hard to tell. Females are more rounded. |
| Breeding: | Not hard with a pH of 6.8. |
| Variants: | A long fin variety is available. |
| Comments: | Often confused with the red phantom tetra. Serpae tetras are known to severely nip the fins of other fish. It is recommended that the serpae school be a large one in order to attempt to suppress the nippy nature of this species. |
| Main Colours: | Pink, Black |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | bodangit, bettachris |
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