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Silver Tip Tetra
From Danaqua Live Fish & More

Silver Tip Tetra

The Silver Tip Tetra, scientifically known as Hasemania nana, is a small, active, and peaceful freshwater fish characterized by the shimmering white/silver tips on its fins. They are golden in color with a black patch at the base of their tail and are native to South America. They are known for their schooling behavior and are best kept in groups of six or more.

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Tank-Mate Compatibility

Compatibility data for Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi)

Temperature

7081°F

pH Range

67

Min Tank Size

10 gal

Temperament

peaceful

All Species Compatibility

Compatible

Guppy

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Caution

Betta

Can work in 20+ gallon tanks with lots of plants. Monitor closely.

Compatible

Corydoras

Classic peaceful community combination. Both prefer soft, acidic water.

Caution

Angelfish

Adult angelfish may eat small neon tetras. Safer with larger tetras.

Compatible

Molly

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Platy

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Swordtail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Cherry Barb

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Harlequin Rasbora

Both are peaceful schooling fish that mix well.

Compatible

Dwarf Gourami

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Bristlenose Pleco

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Otocinclus

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Cherry Shrimp

Neon tetras are too small to threaten adult cherry shrimp.

Compatible

Amano Shrimp

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Nerite Snail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Mystery Snail

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Caution

Tiger Barb

Semi-aggressive species — monitor for aggression.

Compatible

Danio

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Rainbowfish

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Compatible

Clown Loach

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

Incompatible

African Cichlid

African cichlids will eat small tetras. Only keep with similar-sized cichlids.

Incompatible

American Cichlid

Most American cichlids will eat small tetras.

Incompatible

Knifefish

Knifefish will eat any fish small enough to fit in their mouth.

Incompatible

Goldfish

Goldfish are coldwater, tetras are tropical — incompatible temperatures.

Caution

Puffer

Some puffers may nip at small fish. Species-dependent.

Compatible

Catfish

Both peaceful species, generally compatible.

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