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Serpae Tetra Tank Mates & Compatibility

Serpae Tetra

Hyphessobrycon eques

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)
Adult Size4.5 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Serpae Tetra fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Serpae Tetra to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Serpae Tetra & African Butterfly Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon eques · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & African Butterfly Fish

Hyphessobrycon eques · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Serpae Tetra & African Clawed Frog

Hyphessobrycon eques · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Serpae Tetra & African Dwarf Frog

Hyphessobrycon eques · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & African Jewel Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon eques · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Serpae Tetra & African Lungfish

Hyphessobrycon eques · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Serpae Tetra & African Pipefish

Hyphessobrycon eques · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Hyphessobrycon eques · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Serpae Tetra & Amano Shrimp

Hyphessobrycon eques · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Amazon Leaf Fish

Hyphessobrycon eques · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Amazon Puffer

Hyphessobrycon eques · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Apple Snail

Hyphessobrycon eques · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Arfak Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon eques · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Arrowhead Puffer

Hyphessobrycon eques · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Serpae Tetra & Arulius Barb

Hyphessobrycon eques · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Asher Cory

Hyphessobrycon eques · Corydoras tukano

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAsher Cory: Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Asian Arowana

Hyphessobrycon eques · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Serpae Tetra & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Hyphessobrycon eques · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Serpae Tetra & Assassin Snail

Hyphessobrycon eques · Anentome helena

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Hyphessobrycon eques · Melanochromis auratus

Not Recommended
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Serpae Tetra & Australian Pearl Arowana

Hyphessobrycon eques · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Serpae Tetra & Australian Smelt

Hyphessobrycon eques · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Hyphessobrycon eques · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Serpae Tetra & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Hyphessobrycon eques · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Serpae Tetra: Semi-AggressiveBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive