Can Flavescent Peacock Live With Serpae Tetra?
Flavescent Peacock and Serpae Tetra CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.
Detailed Analysis
Temperature
✓ Compatible
Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.
pH
⚠ Use Caution
Very narrow pH overlap (7.5–7.5). Hard to maintain precisely.
Size
⚠ Use Caution
Significant size difference (6" vs 1.75"). Flavescent Peacock may bully or stress Serpae Tetra.
Temperament
⚠ Use Caution
Flavescent Peacock (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Serpae Tetra (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.
Swim Level
✓ Compatible
Swim level compatibility is fine.
Important Notes
- Serpae Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.
Tank Requirements
Minimum tank size for this combination: 65 gallons
| Parameter | Flavescent Peacock | Serpae Tetra |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–82°F | 72–82°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 5.5–7.5 |
| Max Size | 6" | 1.75" |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim Level | Middle | Middle |
| Min Tank | 55 gal | 20 gal |
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