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Family:	CHARACIDAE
Species:	Hasemania nana: Other names; Hasemania melanura, Hemigrammus nanus
Common Name:	Silvertip Tetra
Size:	Up to 1.25 inches (2.7 cm)
Habitat:	SOUTH AMERICA: Small streams in the San Francisco River region of Brazil.
Min Tank Size:	15 gallons or larger for schools.
Diet:	Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen, live and freeze-dried.
Behavior:	Peaceful and active schooling fish, should be kept in groups of 6 or more.
Water:	Water Chemistry not critical, temperature 72 - 82°F (22 – 28°C) pH 6.0-8.0 dH range: 5 - 19
Care:	Easy, keep in schools.
Communities:	Excellent, keep in schools with other small fish.
Suitability:	Good
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