Silvertip tetra (Hasemania nana)

Scientific name: Hasemania nana L?tken, 1875

The Silvertip tetra (Hasemania nana) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: South America, S?o Francisco River basin in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Silvertip tetra care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Hasemania nana
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 2.7
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: S?o Francisco River basin in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)