Silvertip Tetra
Native to the rivers and streams of South America, this community-minded, peaceful fish relishes ample hiding places amongst plants, rocks, and driftwood. The Silver Tip Tetra is ideal in community aquariums with other soft water fish of similar size and temperament. Since the Silver Tip Tetra is a schooling fish, keep in groups of six or more.
The Silver Tip Tetra will accept many small foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia, freeze dried bloodworms and tubifex, micro pellet food, and a high quality flake food.
Care
| Care Level | Easy |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Colour Form | Black, Yellow |
FAQ
What is the ideal group size for Silvertip Tetras?
Keep Silvertip Tetras in groups of six or more for optimal behavior and health.
What types of food do Silvertip Tetras accept?
They accept brine shrimp, daphnia, freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, micro pellet food, and high-quality flake food.
Are Silvertip Tetras suitable for community tanks?
Yes, they are peaceful and work well in community aquariums with other soft water fish of similar size and temperament.
Frank Powell –
I added six Silvertip Tetras to my 20-gallon tank with neon tetras and they’ve been active and calm since day one. They enjoy the plants and hide behind driftwood. Easy to feed with flake and frozen foods. Very peaceful and don’t stress other fish.
Mary Murray –
The fish are active and colorful, especially in the evening. I kept them in a group of seven with other small community fish. They don’t chase or jump around, which is great for a shared tank.
Sam Hamilton –
Perfect for beginners. The fish are easy to care for and stay healthy even with a simple diet. I noticed they swim in tight groups, which makes the tank look lively and natural.