Also known as the Copper Tetra, the Silvertip Tetra originates from Brazil where it inhabits creeks and tributaries away from the main river channel. It gets its name from the silvery-white color on the tips of its fins. The Silvertip Tetra is an active schooling fish and will do well in a peaceful community tank. As with most freshwater aquarium fish, the male is more colorful than the female. Since this species is fairly unfussy when it comes to water chemistry and diet, it makes an excellent beginners fish for newcomers to the hobby. However, even though this species is hardy and highly adaptable, it shouldn’t be misconstrued as a “green light” for less than acceptable husbandry practices. Keep no less than six together, with 10 to 13 an even better display of their active schooling behavior. An interesting characteristic of the Silvertip Tetra is the fact that it does not have and adipose fin as most Characins do.