The silvertip tetra is a species of characid freshwater fish omnivores native to streams and creeks in the São Francisco basin in Brazil, but frequently kept in aquariums. Silvertip tetras are slightly more aggressive than other comparable smaller tetras, observed occasionally to nip other similarly sized tetras.
Tropical Insight
Care Level - Easy
Temperament - Peaceful
Diet - Omnivore
Max Size - 2in
Family - Characidae
Water Recommendations:
Temp. - 74 to 82
Kh - 2 to 15
Ph - 6.2 to 7.4
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimens.
