Freshwater Fish
Serpae Tetra.
Serpae tetras bring a bold splash of deep red to a community tank, with black fin edging that stands out against plants. They are an active schooling fish — keep them in groups of six or more and they put on a constant show.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Scientific name
- Hyphessobrycon callistus
Good tank mates
Serpae tetras are notorious fin-nippers, so keep them in a group of six or more to focus their energy on each other rather than their neighbors. Avoid pairing them with long-finned or slow-moving fish such as bettas and angelfish.
Good to know
The serpae tetra (Hyphessobrycon callistus) comes from the Amazon and Paraguay river basins in South America.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed. Call ahead on livestock — what's on the floor rotates.