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Serpae Tetra
About Serpae Tetra
Serpae Tetra is a freshwater fish in the Characidae family. This small fish prefers temperatures of 72°F to 79°F, pH of 5 to 7.8, and water hardness of 5 to 25 dGH. It has a peaceful character and is a good friend in the aquarium for any type of fish. This beautiful fish eat small live food like invertebrates, insects, and worms.
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Common Name
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Jewel Tetra, Red Minor Tetra, Blood Tetra, Callistus Tetra, Red Serpae
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hyphessobrycon eques
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Species
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Hyphessobrycon eques
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Genus
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Hyphessobrycon
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SubFamily
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Stethaprioninae
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Family
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Characidae
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SuperFamily
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Anostomidae
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SubOrder
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Characoidei
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Order
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Characiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Serpae Tetra |
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Color
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Orange
Black
Gold
Red
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Transparent
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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1.7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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2 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 79°F |
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Substrate
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Dark Substrate
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Water Hardness
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Very Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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pH
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5 to 7.8 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Serpae Tetra including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Playful
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Serpae Tetra. |
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Lifespan
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7 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Argentina
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Brazil
Paraguay
Peru
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