Species profile
Silver Tip Tetra
Hasemania nana
Semi aggressive
Easy care
70 L minimum aquarium
3.8–5 cm adult size
Midwater
Minimum group: 8
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Small but energetic tetra. Keep a large shoal; can hassle long-finned or very placid fish.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
6–8
GH
2–20 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Low–moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Minimum group: 8
Tank zone
Midwater
Territory level
Low
Predation risk
Tiny fry
Bioload factor
0.65
Active shoaling species. A group of eight or more and plenty of swimming room reduce persistent chasing/nipping.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
Yes / caution
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
No / caution
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
No
Jump risk
Low
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
70 L
Minimum footprint
75 × 30 cm
Accepted scientific name
Hasemania nana
Alternative names
Silver Tip Tetra, Silvertip Tetra, Hasemania nana
Native range
São Francisco River basin, Brazil.
Natural habitat
Freshwater streams and tributaries. Use planting/wood for cover with open mid-water swimming space.
Diet & feeding
Small omnivore taking invertebrates and prepared foods; feed varied fine dry and frozen/live foods.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely copper/gold coloured; females are fuller and paler.
Breeding
Egg-scatterer with no parental care; adults will consume eggs if not separated.