Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Silver Tip Tetra's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
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What Silver Tip Tetra costs in South Africa
6 price points from 4 shops over 90 days
R27
cheapest of 4 shops today
↤ R28med R30R35
Great price−10%Holding steady over the last 90 days
SA median R30 across 4 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Silver Tip Tetra is a lively and attractive fish with a coppery-orange body and bright white tips on its fins. They are very active and should be kept in schools to encourage their natural behavior and reduce any minor fin-nipping tendencies. Their constant activity brings a great deal of energy to the mid-levels of an aquarium.
Key traits
peaceful
schooling
community
small
easy
omnivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Silver Tip Tetra healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–8 and 22–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Silver Tip Tetra is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Silver Tip Tetra is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Silver Tip Tetra vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R27–35 · Average: R35
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