Hasemania nana: Other names; Hasemania melanura, Hemigrammus nanus
Common Name:
Silvertip Tetra
Size:
Up to 2 in (5 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. Should also have some small foods such as brine shrimp, and Bloodworms to supplement their diet.
Behavior:
Peaceful and active schooling fish, should be kept
in groups of 6 or more. May nip fins of other fish.
Water:
Water Chemistry not critical, temperature 72 - 82°F
(22 – 28°C) pH 6.0-8.0 dH range: 5 - 19
Care:
Tank arranged in dark colors; densely planted; an open-water swimming area is important.
Communities:
They tend to be moderately aggressive and, because of their small size, should not be kept with large or aggressive fish who may bully or simply eat them.
Suitability:
Moderately easy to keep, however will not tolerate dramatic changes to their environment.
