Can Serpae Tetra Live With Ocellaris Clownfish?
Incompatible pH. Serpae Tetra needs 5.5–7.5, Ocellaris Clownfish needs 8.0–8.4.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Serpae Tetra | Ocellaris Clownfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7.5 | 8–8.4 | No overlap ✗ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | semi-aggressive | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 1.75" | 3.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 20 gal | 20 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | beginner | — |
Species Profiles
Serpae Tetra
Hyphessobrycon eques
Serpae tetras are vibrant blood-red schooling fish with a distinctive black comma-shaped marking behind the gill plate. While beautiful, they have a reputation as fin nippers — especially in small groups. Keeping them in schools of 8+ in a spacious tank significantly reduces this behavior. They add bold color to community tanks when kept properly.
Full care guide →Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
The ocellaris clownfish — star of Finding Nemo — is the most popular saltwater aquarium fish and one of the best choices for beginner reef keepers. Captive-bred specimens are hardy, readily available, and don't require an anemone host (though they will happily adopt one). They are one of the few marine fish that breed regularly in home aquariums.
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