The Silver Tip Tetra (Hasemania nana) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish known for its sparkling silver body and fins tipped with bright white or silver. It is an active schooling species, perfect for community aquariums.
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The Silver Tip Tetra (Hasemania nana) is a small, peaceful freshwater fish known for its sparkling silver body and fins tipped with bright white or silver. It is an active schooling species, perfect for community aquariums.
Small, slender silver body with fins tipped in bright white or silver. Adults grow up to 1.5 inches (3.5–4 cm). Males may show slightly more intense coloration than females.
3–5 years with proper care
Omnivorous — feeds on high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, and bloodworms.
Silver Tip Tetras are peaceful, visually appealing, and lively fish that enhance the aesthetic and dynamic of any community aquarium. Their shimmering fins and schooling behavior make them a captivating choice for aquarists.
Easy to Moderate — hardy if kept in proper schools and stable water conditions.
15 gallons (for a school of 6+)
6.0 to 7.0
2–12 dGH
75–80°F (24–27°C)
1.5 inches (3.5–4 cm)
Compatible with other peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios, corydoras, small livebearers, dwarf gouramis, and peaceful shrimp/snails.
Avoid aggressive or much larger fish that may harass or eat them. Long-finned species may also be nipped.
Hasemania nana
Characidae
Brazil, South America
Schooling fish. Best kept in groups of 6 or more to encourage natural behavior and reduce stress.
Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions. Provide a balanced diet of flakes or micro-pellets supplemented with live/frozen foods to maintain vibrant coloration and overall health.
Egg scatterer. Spawns in fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Adults should be removed post-spawning to prevent predation of eggs.
Requires a separate breeding tank with soft, slightly acidic water (pH 6.0–6.5, temperature 76–80°F / 24–27°C). Provide fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Eggs hatch in 24–36 hours, and fry become free-swimming in 4–5 days. Feed fry initially with infusoria, then transition to baby brine shrimp.
pH: 6.0–7.0, Temperature: 75–80°F (24–27°C), Hardness: 2–12 dGH, Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm, Nitrate: <20 ppm.
Prone to ich, fin rot, and stress-related illnesses if water quality is poor or if not kept in adequate school sizes.
Peaceful, social schooling fish
Active and peaceful. Prefers mid-level tank areas and enjoys open swimming spaces with plants for cover. Schooling behavior reduces stress and promotes natural activity.
Native to Brazil, the Silver Tip Tetra is appreciated for its shimmering fins and active, peaceful nature. Best kept in schools of 6 or more, it displays synchronized schooling behavior that adds dynamic movement to community tanks. Thrives in planted tanks with moderate lighting and gentle water flow. Its hardy nature makes it suitable for beginner aquarists as long as water parameters are stable.