Silver Tip Tetra

Silver Tip Tetra (Hasemania Nana)

Native Location: South America, Brazil

Climate: Tropical

Maximum Size: 5 cm (2 inches)

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Omnivore

Breeding: Easy

Temperature Range: 23 – 28 (74 – 82)

Preferred pH Range: 6 – 8

Minimum Aquarium Size: 75L (20 gallons)

Potential Tankmates: Corydoras’, Danios, Other Tetras

Care Level: Beginner

The draw of Silver Tip Tetra fish is their shimmering white/silver tips on their fins. In a large shoal, it is an exciting display.

Silver Tips are easy to feed and will accept almost anything offered to them. For nutrients, feed them flakes and granules. Offer regular meals on small live or frozen bloodworms or brine shrimp. Like many Tetra species, it will not be a difficult task to find tankmates. Silver Tips will live in peace alongside them or below as bottom dwellers. Avoid anything bigger than them or hold an aggressive temperament. Silver Tips need a shoal of no less than six but a recommended ten or more.

When kept not as part of a shoal, Silver Tips can become stressed and aggressive. Otherwise, they are hardy fish and accept a range of water parameters with consistent water quality. Dim lighting will work best for this Tetra. A Silver Tips colouring will reflect and shimmer back any light. As Tetras will move together, it will become an impressive display as they move as one. Their colourings will come up better against a dark substrate that would also mimic their natural environment. If you choose dimmer lighting, it will affect the type of plants you should consider if you want a planted aquarium. If you decide you want plants that need more light, they will also act as cover for Silver Tips.

Their bodies are golden. Male and females share their physical features. Mature females may appear larger and are grey bodied with a yellow-tipped anal fin. Males’ colourings should appear more coppery. Spawning is an easy process, and you will need to set up a breeding tank. It should have dim lighting and contain vegetation of fine-leaved plants. Try java moss or spawning mops, as this will give the female a place to distribute her fertilised eggs. Remove adult fish after spawning, or they will try to eat their fry.

All our fish are quarantined on arrival for two weeks. During this time, they are treated for any possible diseases and given a complete health check  to make sure they are health, happy and eating well before being placed in our display aquariums, ready for sale.

Dead on Arrival (DOA) Policy: In the unfortunate event that your fish arrives dead, please follow these steps: Within 12 hours of the delivery, take clear, unopened bag pictures showing the deceased fish. Send these photographs and your order number to our customer service email atgetfish@thefishroom.co.nz or to our Facebook page and we will then offer a refund or store credit for the cost of the fish. 

Two-Week Guarantee Policy: We stand behind the health and quality of our fish, which is why we offer a two-week guarantee starting from the day of delivery. If your fish dies within this time frame, adhere to the following procedure: Take clear photos of the deceased fish. Using a reliable test kit, document via a dated photo, water parameters (pH, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite levels). Please email us the photographs, water parameters, and order number togetfish@thefishroom.co.nz or our Facebook page. After reviewing your claim, if approved, we will issue a store credit for the cost of the fish. Our two-week guaranteedoes not cover fish deaths due to unsuitable water conditions, incompatible tank mates or “disasters” i.e. a heater overheating. We recommend thoroughly researching each fish species' needs before introducing them to your aquarium to prevent such situations. 

 Freight Charges: Please note that shipping or freight charges are non-refundable under all circumstances. We hope this guide makes our refund and guarantee process more understandable. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please get in touch with us at getfish@thefishroom.co.nz. We are always happy to assist. Thank you for choosing The Fish Room. Happy fish keeping!