{"title":"Tetras \u0026 Characins","description":"\u003cp\u003eTetras, pencilfish, hatchetfish and silver dollars — classic schooling characins that bring colour and movement to planted community tanks. Keep in groups of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blind-cave-tetra-astyanax-mexicanus","title":"Blind Cave Tetra | Astyanax mexicanus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blind Cave Tetra is one of the aquarium world's true oddities, a pale, eyeless fish that navigates entirely by feel and a keen lateral line, yet shoals and feeds with total confidence. This is the cave-dwelling form of the Mexican tetra, born without functional eyes after generations in lightless caverns. Hardy, active and endlessly fascinating, it's a genuine talking point that reaches around 8-9cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstyanax mexicanus is found from Texas through Mexico. The famous blind form lives in dark limestone cave systems with still, mineral-rich water, where over generations it lost its eyes and pigment. Surface populations of the same species are normal, sighted, silver fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pinkish-white, scaleless-looking tetra of typical characin shape but with skin grown over where the eyes would be. It has a slight iridescence and moves with a smooth, deliberate confidence, using its lateral line to sense its surroundings and tankmates. Males are slimmer, females fuller-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive, hardy and generally peaceful, though it can be boisterous and occasionally nippy, so it suits robust rather than timid or long-finned tankmates. It shoals well and is best kept in a group of six or more. Its lack of sight does not slow it down at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore that finds food readily by smell and touch. Feed a quality flake or pellet as the base and supplement with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. It will happily take food from the surface, midwater and bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably hardy and adaptable to a wide range of conditions, tolerating neutral to slightly alkaline, moderately hard water. Provide a group of six or more, good filtration and a secure lid, with open swimming space. Lighting is unimportant to the fish itself but a darker layout shows it off well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that spawns fairly readily in the aquarium, scattering eggs over the substrate and plants with no parental care. Interestingly, blind and sighted forms can interbreed. Fry hatch quickly and take infusoria or fine fry foods before baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstyanax mexicanus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlind Cave Tetra (Mexican Tetra)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth and Central America (Texas and Mexico)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 8-9cm (occasionally to 12cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (active schooling; can be nippy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-20 dGH (moderately soft to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy, active community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust, active community fish such as larger tetras, barbs, danios, rainbowfish, peaceful cichlids and Corydoras. Best kept in a shoal of six or more of its own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery small, slow or long-finned fish that may be nipped or outcompeted, timid nano species, and large aggressive cichlids. 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Reaching only around 3.5–4 cm, it is peaceful and easy to keep, and it looks its very best in a planted shoal where the iridescent colour really sings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eInpaichthys kerri comes from the clear and blackwater tributaries of the upper Rio Aripuanã in the Amazon basin, Brazil. These are warm, soft, acidic forest streams shaded by canopy and rich in submerged wood and leaf litter, so subdued light and gentle flow suit it well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slender, streamlined tetra. A blue-to-violet iridescent stripe runs from snout to tail, over a body that shifts purple and silver depending on the light. Males are more intensely coloured with a white-tipped dorsal fin, while females are a touch rounder with a more coppery tone. It is sometimes confused with the true Emperor Tetra but carries an adipose fin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, best kept in a shoal of at least six (more is better) to feel secure and colour up. It is an ideal community tetra that mixes happily with other small, gentle fish enjoying soft, warm water. Larger groups keep the fish confident and out in the open.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore with a small mouth. Offer quality micro or crushed flake and small granules as a staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm to bring out the best colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 60 L, with 75 L or larger better for a proper shoal. Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 (it prefers the softer, more acidic end) and soft water, GH around 1–12. Gentle filtration, planting, dark substrate and subdued lighting show it at its best. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that spawns among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops in soft, acidic water. 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An active, peaceful shoaler with bags of personality, it reaches around 5–6 cm and shines in a group in a planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThayeria boehlkei comes from the slow tributaries and floodplains of the western Amazon basin in Peru and Brazil, where it shoals among submerged branches and vegetation in soft, warm, often tannin-stained water. A planted tank with driftwood, some shade and open swimming space recreates its home and shows off its distinctive posture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA silvery, torpedo-shaped tetra marked by a striking black band that runs the length of the body and angles down into the lower tail lobe, held at a head-up tilt as it swims. The Balloon form has a shortened, deeper body created by selective breeding. Colour and the crispness of the stripe improve in a settled group over darker substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful, active and social, best kept in a shoal of six or more, where it is confident and constantly on the move. It mixes beautifully with other small, peaceful community fish. Kept in too small a group it can become skittish or occasionally nippy, so a proper school is important for good behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easygoing micro-omnivore that takes quality flake, micro pellets and small frozen and live foods such as daphnia, bloodworm and brine shrimp. A varied diet keeps the school active and well coloured. Feed small amounts a couple of times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L for a good-sized shoal. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately soft water, around GH 2–12. Provide planting, driftwood and open swimming space, with a gentle current and a secure lid. It is hardy and undemanding, making it a great community shoaler. Completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that will spawn among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops in soft, slightly acidic water. The adults give no parental care and will eat the eggs, so a separate breeding tank with a mesh or dense planting protects the spawn. Fry hatch in a couple of days and are raised on infusoria and then baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThayeria boehlkei\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalloon Penguin Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Amazon basin (Peru, Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): flake, micro pellets, small frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderate, around 2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small peaceful tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, corydoras, dwarf cichlids and other gentle community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to eat a small tetra. 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Be aware it is a known fin-nipper, so keep it in good numbers and skip the long-finned tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyphessobrycon eques\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Amazon and Paraguay river basins of South America, shoaling among vegetation and leaf litter in slow, soft, warm and slightly acidic water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small, deep-bodied tetra of rich red to blood-red, marked with a comma-shaped black shoulder blotch and black-and-white edged fins. The long-fin form carries extended, flowing dorsal and anal fins. Colour is deepest in well-fed, settled fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLively but a notorious fin-nipper, especially in small groups. Keep a shoal of at least six (more is better) to redirect the nipping within the group. Best with fast, robust, similarly sized tankmates rather than slow or long-finned fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that eats almost anything offered. Feed quality flakes and micro-pellets, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. A varied diet keeps the red colour vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and easy in a mature planted tank with soft to neutral, warm water and gentle flow. Some planting with open swimming lanes suits its active nature. Stable water and routine maintenance keep it thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species. A conditioned group scatters eggs among fine-leaved plants in soft, slightly acidic water; the adults eat the eggs, so remove them afterwards. Fry are small and take infusoria then baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyphessobrycon eques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong Fin Serpae Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon \u0026amp; Paraguay basins, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-peaceful; known fin-nipper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; lively community tanks (kept in numbers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — plant safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast, robust community fish of similar size: other tetras, barbs, danios, rainbowfish, Corydoras and peaceful catfish. 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Active, adaptable and quick to settle, it grows to around 7cm and makes a lively, bombproof backbone for a community aquarium. Kept in a good-sized group it shows constant, natural shoaling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Eye Tetra comes from the clear and slightly turbid rivers, streams and tributaries of central South America — the Paraguay, Paraná and upper Brazilian basins — where it swims in loose shoals among open water and marginal vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA neat, silvery, deep-bodied tetra with a bright red crescent over the top of the eye and a striking black-and-silver banded tail base. The clean, reflective body and contrasting markings make a large group very eye-catching, especially against a planted, well-lit tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and robust, but a known occasional fin-nipper — best kept in a group of six or more, which keeps them focused on each other and reduces nipping. Avoid housing them with slow, very long-finned tankmates. Otherwise an excellent, easygoing community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore and micropredator. Feed a quality flake or micro-pellet staple, supplemented with frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworm to keep colour and condition up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptable to a wide range of water, from soft to moderately hard and slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. 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Peaceful, elegant and easy to keep, it looks its best as a planted-tank shoal. A small, hardy tetra that stays around 3.5-4.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyphessobrycon megalopterus comes from the upper Rio Paraguay and Rio Guaporé basins of Brazil and Bolivia in South America, in warm, soft, often slightly acidic streams and tributaries with plenty of cover. It shoals in gentle, shaded waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dusky, silver-grey to smoky tetra marked with a distinctive dark shoulder patch rimmed with pale, shimmering edges. Males are larger-finned with taller dorsal and anal fins and a smoky-black cast, while females are rounder with reddish fins. It reaches around 3.5-4.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and social, best kept in a group of six or more. 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The gentle colour glows best over dark substrate in tannin-stained water and a settled shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eVery peaceful and rather shy, it should be kept in a group of eight or more, where it feels secure and swims out in the open. It is an ideal resident of a calm nano or soft-water community and should not be mixed with anything boisterous or large enough to intimidate it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator omnivore with a tiny mouth. Offer finely crushed micro-flake and small granules as a staple and supplement with fine frozen and live foods such as baby brine shrimp, cyclops, daphnia and micro-worm. Small, frequent feeds suit this little fish best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 45 L, with 60 L or larger better for a comfortable shoal. 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It shoals in the middle water. Soft, warm water with planting and gentle current recreates its home and encourages tight, active shoaling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe body is slender and streamlined with an iridescent blue sheen along the side; this albino form softens the base colour and shows red eyes while keeping the characteristic blue shimmer. It is at its best in a group under gentle lighting, where the shoal flickers with blue. Good diet keeps the colour bright.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is generally peaceful but, like many tetras, it can nip fins if kept in too small a group or with slow, long-finned fish. 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Active and hardy, it makes a lovely shoaling fish, though it has a nippy streak, so it is best kept in a good-sized group rather than small numbers. It reaches around 5 cm and looks its best against dark surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoehlkea fredcochui comes from the clear and whitewater tributaries of the upper Amazon in Peru, Brazil and Colombia, among open water near roots and marginal vegetation. The water is warm, soft and slightly acidic to neutral. A planted tank with driftwood, open swimming space and a darker substrate recreates its home and deepens its blue sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, streamlined tetra of translucent silver washed with a striking sky-blue to steel-blue shimmer along the flanks, brightest in good light and in a settled group. Males tend to be slimmer and more intensely coloured, while females are a little deeper-bodied. The blue glow is the fish's signature feature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful but with a tendency to nip fins, especially if kept in too small a group, the Blue King is best kept in a shoal of at least eight to ten, which spreads out its energy and curbs the nipping. Keep it with fast, robust community fish rather than slow or long-finned species. A larger group is calmer and far better behaved.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore, it takes quality flake and micro pellet along with small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, bloodworm, cyclops and brine shrimp. A varied diet keeps its colour and condition high.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 90 L to give a proper shoal room to swim, which also helps reduce nipping. Keep temperature at 23–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water. It appreciates clean, stable, gently-flowing water and planted, shaded surroundings. Completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlue King Tetras are egg-scatterers that spawn among fine-leaved plants in soft, acidic water, giving no parental care and readily eating their own eggs. To raise fry, spawn a conditioned group over a protected base and remove the adults. The tiny fry take infusoria and fine foods before moving on to baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoehlkea fredcochui\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue King Tetra (Cochu's Blue Tetra)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Amazon basin (Peru, Brazil, Colombia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful but can nip (keep in a large group)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): flake, micro pellet, small live and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 2–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive, planted community aquariums (in good-sized shoals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other active tetras, rasboras, danios, barbs, rainbowfish and robust catfish such as corydoras, kept alongside a large shoal of Blue Kings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with slow or long-finned fish such as bettas, angelfish and fancy guppies, which are likely to be nipped, and with very small or timid species. 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A classic, easygoing shoaler for a community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGymnocorymbus ternetzi\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Paraguay and Guaporé river basins of central South America, where it shoals among vegetation and submerged wood in slow, soft, slightly acidic to neutral water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep, laterally compressed body with two dark vertical bars behind the head and dusky black rear fins that fade to grey with age. The long-fin form carries elongated, veil-like dorsal and anal fins. Selectively bred colour morphs also exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful, but it has a reputation as an occasional fin-nipper — best curbed by keeping a proper shoal of six or more (ideally more). In a good group it is confident and settled. Keep it away from very long-finned, slow tankmates that invite nipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore. Feed quality flakes and micro-pellets as a base, with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp for variety and colour. It takes food readily at all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding and hardy — ideal for a maturing community tank. Soft to neutral water, gentle to moderate flow, and some planting and open swimming space suit it well. Stable water and routine maintenance are all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species. A conditioned group scatters eggs among fine-leaved plants; the adults will eat the eggs, so separate them afterwards. Fry hatch in a day or two and take infusoria then baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGymnocorymbus ternetzi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong Fin Black Widow Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaguay \u0026amp; Guaporé basins, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; can nip fins if kept in small numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — plant safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther robust community fish of similar size: larger tetras, barbs, danios, rainbowfish, Corydoras and peaceful catfish. Best in a shoal within a lively community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong-finned, slow fish (angelfish, guppies, male bettas) that may be nipped, and large aggressive cichlids. Keeping too few together increases fin-nipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816054563,"sku":"AA2039","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232816087331,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Long_fin_Black_Widow_Tetra.jpg?v=1781484074"},{"product_id":"rosy-tetra-hyphessobrycon-rosaceus","title":"Rosy Tetra | Hyphessobrycon rosaceus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rosy Tetra is a soft pink charmer with flowing, black-tipped fins and a gentle, graceful presence. 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The colour deepens beautifully in soft, dark-substrate tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, though it can show harmless fin-flaring within its own group as males display. Keep a shoal of at least six (ideally ten or more) to bring out the best colour and behaviour. It mixes well with other small, peaceful community fish that enjoy similar soft-water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore with a small mouth. Offer good-quality micro or crushed flake and small granules as a staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm. Variety keeps colour and condition at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 60 L, with 75 L or larger better for a proper shoal. Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately soft water, GH around 1–12. Gentle filtration, subdued lighting, dark substrate and plenty of planting suit it best and really lift its colour. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that spawns among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops in soft, slightly acidic water. 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It lives in flowing rivers and streams, often in cooler, well-oxygenated subtropical water, swimming in active shoals in the upper and middle levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim, streamlined tetra with a bright silver body and a subtle blue-green sheen. The lower fins and tail are washed with vivid red, most intense on well-conditioned fish. Males are slightly slimmer than the fuller-bodied females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, fast and gregarious — always kept in a group of six or more to feel secure and reduce any fin-nipping. It can be a little boisterous at feeding time, so pairs well with other active, similarly-sized community fish rather than shy or long-finned species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that takes small foods readily. 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Separate the eggs or use a mesh; fry hatch within a day or two and take tiny foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphyocharax anisitsi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloodfin Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaná basin, South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–5.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive community and coolwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther active tetras, danios, rasboras, peaceful barbs, Corydoras and rainbowfish that share its liking for clean, cooler, moving water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery shy or slow, long-finned fish (such as bettas or fancy guppies) that may be nipped or outcompeted, and large or aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816152867,"sku":"AA2019","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Glass_Bloodfin_Tetra.jpg?v=1781483461"},{"product_id":"golden-cardinal-tetra-paracheirodon-axelrodi","title":"Golden Cardinal Tetra | Paracheirodon axelrodi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Cardinal Tetra is a soft-gold strain of the jewel of the planted tank, still carrying the cardinal's glowing red belly-stripe. Reaching around 5 cm, it is peaceful and dazzling, and it shines brightest in a big shoal in soft, warm, dark water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cardinal Tetra comes from the blackwater tributaries of the upper Rio Negro and Orinoco basins in South America — tannin-stained, very soft, acidic waters that run dark as tea beneath the rainforest canopy. It lives in enormous shoals among submerged roots and leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard cardinal blazes an unbroken neon-blue line above a full-length red stripe; this golden strain softens the body to a pale gold sheen while keeping the signature red. A small, slender tetra reaching about 5 cm, with both sexes colourful and females a little deeper-bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and best kept in a shoal of eight or more, where it feels secure and colours up beautifully. It suits a calm, soft-water community and should not be housed with boisterous or large, predatory fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore. Feed small, high-quality flakes and micro-granules with regular frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro bloodworm to bring out its best colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCardinals are sensitive to water chemistry and best suited to a mature, stable aquarium — acclimatise slowly. They thrive in soft, warm, gently-filtered blackwater with driftwood, leaf litter and subdued lighting. Steady water quality matters more to them than to hardier tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChallenging in the home aquarium. It is an egg-scattering, non-guarding spawner that needs very soft, acidic water and dim light, and the eggs and fry are light-sensitive. A dedicated blackwater breeding setup is required for any success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParacheirodon axelrodi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden Cardinal Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Rio Negro and Orinoco basins, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 years (occasionally longer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5–7.0 (soft, acidic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–8 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature, soft-water planted and blackwater community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful soft-water fish such as rasboras, pencilfish, small tetras, dwarf cichlids (rams, apistogramma), corydoras and freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or boisterous fish, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to eat a small tetra, such as angelfish, larger cichlids and predatory catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816185635,"sku":"AA2025","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Gold_Cardinal_Tetra.jpg?v=1781484073"},{"product_id":"diamond-tetra-moenkhausia-pittieri","title":"Diamond Tetra | Moenkhausia pittieri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Diamond Tetra glitters as though scattered with thousands of tiny silver sequins, trailing soft violet-tinged fins. Peaceful, hardy and gorgeous in a planted shoal under good light, it grows to around 6 cm and matures into one of the most understatedly beautiful tetras. A wonderful, easygoing fish for the community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoenkhausia pittieri is native to Lake Valencia and its surrounding streams in Venezuela, where it lives among dense vegetation in warm, soft to slightly hard water. It shoals in the calmer, planted margins. A well-planted tank with subdued lighting and open swimming space brings out both its colour and its natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstated when young, the Diamond Tetra develops a silvery body that scintillates with green, gold and violet iridescence as it matures. Males grow longer, flowing dorsal and anal fins with a violet sheen, while females are rounder-bodied and a little plainer. Colour is at its best in mature fish over a dark substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and shoaling, and best kept in a group of six or more — in larger numbers it is calm and confident, but in too few it can turn to fin-nipping out of insecurity. It mixes well with other peaceful community fish of similar size and makes an excellent middle-layer shoaler for a planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore and micro-predator. Feed a quality flake or small pellet as the staple, plus frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp, and some finely grated vegetable matter. A varied diet keeps colours bright and the fish in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L, with 100 L or larger better for a good shoal. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 5.5–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water — colours are richest below neutral. Provide gentle filtration, planted areas with open swimming space and stable, clean water. It is completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that can be bred by the dedicated hobbyist. A conditioned pair or small group will scatter eggs among fine-leaved plants in soft, slightly acidic water, usually in the morning. 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Peaceful, tiny at around 3–4 cm and utterly charming in numbers, it is a lovely centrepiece for a soft-water shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eParacheirodon innesi comes from the soft, acidic, tannin-stained blackwater streams of the western Amazon basin in South America, where it shoals in shaded water over leaf litter and among roots. Dark substrate, driftwood, botanicals and gentle, diffused lighting recreate its home and encourage confident schooling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, small tetra. The albino strain lacks the deep pigment of the wild fish, so instead of the vivid neon stripe it shows a translucent, silvery-pink body with a faint iridescent line and pink-red eyes. Its delicate, understated look is best appreciated in a good-sized group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and happiest in numbers. Keep a shoal of at least eight, and ideally more, to reduce stress and bring out natural schooling. It is an ideal community fish among other small, gentle species and will not bother even the tiniest tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Offer quality micro-flake and small granules as a staple, with regular small portions of frozen and live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops and finely chopped bloodworm. Feed little and often for best colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 60 L, with 75 L or larger better for a good shoal. Keep the temperature at 21–26 °C, pH 5.0–7.5 and hardness soft, around 1–10 dGH. Neons prefer stable, mature, soft water and dislike sudden changes, so add them only to an established tank and keep water quality high. Peaceful and completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is challenging but achievable. It requires very soft, acidic water, dim light and a separate spawning tank, as eggs and fry are extremely light-sensitive and the adults eat the eggs. The tiny fry need infusoria before they can take baby brine shrimp, so patience and preparation are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParacheirodon innesi (albino strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbino Neon Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Amazon basin, South America (captive-bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3–4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner (but add to a mature tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): micro-flake, small granules, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, around 1–10 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water and planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small peaceful tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, corydoras, otocinclus, small peaceful catfish, honey and dwarf gouramis and gentle dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or predatory fish, angelfish big enough to eat neons, fin-nippers, and boisterous tank mates. 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Reaching around 7 cm, it is a superb beginner's fish for a roomy tank, though it is a keen plant-nibbler, so aquascape accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Paraná and La Plata river basins of south-eastern South America, across Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and southern Brazil. It lives in a range of rivers, streams, lakes and pools, often in cooler subtropical water, in large active shoals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA robust, deep-bodied tetra. The gold form is a soft yellow-gold, with red-orange edging on the fins and a small dark spot at the tail base. Wild-type fish are bright silver; both develop richer fin colour with age and good feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful towards similar-sized fish but bold, fast and greedy, and a notorious fin-nipper if kept in too small a group or with slow, long-finned tankmates. Keep it in a shoal of six or more with other robust, active species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a big appetite and a strong taste for plants. Feed a quality flake or pellet with plenty of vegetable matter — blanched vegetables, spirulina and algae-based foods — alongside frozen bloodworm and brine shrimp. Well-fed fish are less inclined to strip plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtremely hardy and forgiving, ideal for beginners and unheated tanks in temperate Australia. It needs room to swim and clean, well-oxygenated water. Because it grazes soft plants, use tough species such as Anubias and Java fern, or a plastic-plant\/hardscape layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy, prolific egg-scatterer. A conditioned group scatters eggs among plants, which the adults will eat; a separate spawning tank with a mesh or dense moss protects them. Fry hatch in a day or two and grow quickly on tiny foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePsalidodon anisitsi (formerly Hyphessobrycon anisitsi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuenos Aires Tetra (Gold form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaná \u0026amp; La Plata basins, south-eastern South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 cm (occasionally larger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful but boisterous (can nip fins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (herbivore-leaning)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive, robust community and coolwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (grazes soft-leaved plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther robust, active fish of similar size — larger barbs, danios, other big tetras, rainbowfish, peaceful medium cichlids and larger Corydoras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow or long-finned fish (bettas, angelfish, fancy guppies) that will be nipped, very small fish, and delicate soft-water community species. 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Peaceful, adaptable and reaching only around 4–5 cm, it is an excellent beginner shoaler that even tolerates slightly harder water than most tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFound across a wide range of South America, including the Amazon and Orinoco basins and the coastal drainages of the Guianas. It inhabits both clear and blackwater streams, savannah pools and flooded margins, which explains its unusual adaptability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA semi-transparent, golden-tinged body through which the backbone and swim bladder are faintly visible, topped by a distinctive dorsal and anal fin each marked with a bold black-and-white blotch over yellow. This \"flag\" patterning and warm glow make a shoal shimmer beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuinely peaceful and gregarious. Keep a group of at least six — larger shoals look better and keep the fish confident and settled. It mixes happily with other small, calm community species and rarely bothers anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore that accepts good-quality flake and micro-pellets readily, along with frozen and live daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm. A varied diet keeps colour and condition at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding and forgiving, tolerating a broad range of water conditions provided they are clean and stable. A planted tank with some shade, gentle flow and open swimming space suits it well. Good general hardy-fish care is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that spawns among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops in soft, slightly acidic water. Adults eat the eggs, so a separate breeding tank and removal of the parents after spawning give the best results. Fry are tiny and need infusoria-grade first foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePristella maxillaris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Pristella Tetra (X-ray Tetra)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon and Orinoco basins and the Guianas, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15 dGH (adaptable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther small tetras and rasboras, dwarf gouramis, honey gouramis, corydoras, peaceful livebearers and freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, and any predatory fish big enough to eat a small tetra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816415011,"sku":"AA1809","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Gold_Pristella_Tetra.jpg?v=1781484073"},{"product_id":"red-blue-columbian-tetra-hyphessobrycon-columbianus","title":"Red Blue Columbian Tetra | Hyphessobrycon columbianus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Colombian Tetra is a bigger, bolder tetra than most, flashing a steely blue-silver body against bright red fins. Active, hardy and always on the move, it makes a striking shoal in a roomy tank. Reaching around 7 cm, it is best kept in a decent-sized group to spread out its lively, occasionally nippy energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyphessobrycon columbianus comes from clear coastal streams and rivers in the Darién region of northwestern Colombia. These are warm, soft to neutral flowing waters with plant cover and open swimming space, well suited to a planted tank with some current.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA robust, deep-bodied tetra with a bright silvery body that takes on a steely blue sheen along the upper flanks, contrasted by strong red in the tail and fins. Well-fed adults in a group show the most intense colour. Males tend to be slimmer and more colourful than the rounder females.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful but bold and energetic, and it can nip fins if kept in too small a group or with slow, long-finned tankmates. Keeping a shoal of at least 6–8 (more is better) settles them and keeps squabbles within the group rather than aimed at other fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore. Feed quality flake or micro-pellet as a base, with regular frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia to bring out the red in the fins. They feed eagerly throughout the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 90 L to give this active shoaler swimming room. Keep it at 24–27 °C in soft to neutral water (pH 5.5–7.0) with good filtration, some current and planting around the edges. They are hardy and adaptable once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering tetra that spawns among fine-leaved plants in soft, slightly acidic, dimly-lit water. 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A small fish, reaching only about 5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the blackwater rivers and flooded forests of the upper Rio Negro and Orinoco basins in South America. These are warm, very soft, acidic, tannin-stained waters with little mineral content — the \"blackwater\" conditions that bring out its best colour and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slim, streamlined tetra whose iridescent blue-green stripe is matched below by a band of brilliant red running all the way to the tail — distinguishing it from the similar neon tetra, whose red is only on the rear half. In a large group under subdued light the effect is electric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and strictly a schooling fish. Keep in a group of at least eight to ten, ideally many more, to see natural shoaling and reduce stress. 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Reaching only about 3–4 cm, it is peaceful and inexpensive, but it does best in soft, stable water and a good-sized group. Kept well, a large shoal is a genuinely spectacular sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeon tetras come from the blackwater and clearwater streams of the upper Amazon basin in Peru, Colombia and Brazil. These shaded forest waters are very soft, acidic and tannin-stained, filled with leaf litter, roots and submerged wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, torpedo-shaped fish reaching around 3–4 cm. The famous iridescent blue-green stripe runs from the nose to the adipose fin, with a bright red band along the rear half of the body. The similar cardinal tetra differs in having red running the full length of the body. 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Long-finned and colour-enhanced forms are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive and a notorious fin-nipper. Kept singly or in small numbers it becomes a bully; kept in a shoal of eight to ten or more, aggression is spread within the group and directed less at tank mates. Even so, avoid pairing it with slow, long-finned fish. Good companions are other robust, fast-moving fish of similar size that can hold their own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore with a hearty appetite. A quality flake or micro-granule makes a good staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworm and mosquito larvae to bring out the richest red colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L to allow a proper shoal and reduce nipping. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 5.5–7.5 and GH soft to moderately hard, around 4–12. Gentle flow, some planting and open swimming space suit it well, and slightly softer, darker water shows the colour best. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that spawns among fine-leaved plants and gives no parental care — indeed, adults eagerly eat their own eggs. A conditioned pair or small group in soft, slightly acidic water will scatter adhesive eggs that hatch in a day or two; fry are reared on infusoria and then fine live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyphessobrycon eques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerpae Tetra, Red Minor Tetra, Blood Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Amazon and Paraguay basins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive (fin-nipper); keep in large groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner (with the right tank mates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, micro-granules, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 4–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community aquariums with robust, active tank mates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other robust tetras, larger rasboras, danios, active barbs, corydoras and other peaceful catfish — fast, sturdy fish that will not be intimidated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with slow, long-finned fish such as bettas, angelfish, guppies and fancy goldfish, which will have their fins nipped, and with very small, timid fish that may be harassed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816611619,"sku":"AA1539","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Serpae_Tetra.jpg?v=1781484077"},{"product_id":"blue-phantom-tetra-nematobrycon-palmeri","title":"Blue Phantom Tetra | Nematobrycon palmeri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blue Phantom Tetra is a blue-toned form of the Emperor Tetra, a regal little characin with a deep indigo-blue stripe, a glinting gold-green eye and a distinctive trident tail. Peaceful, hardy and full of character, it is one of the most rewarding small tetras for a planted community. It reaches around 5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNematobrycon palmeri comes from the San Juan and Atrato river basins of western Colombia, where it lives in clear, softly flowing forest streams shaded by overhanging vegetation. The water is warm, soft and slightly acidic, often stained by leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, elegant tetra with a bold dark blue-black stripe running from gill to tail, iridescent blue-violet flanks and striking blue or gold eyes. 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Keep temperature at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately soft water. A tank of 60 L or more suits a good-sized group. Plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmperor Tetras are egg-scatterers that deposit adhesive eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops in soft, acidic water. 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Peaceful, cheerful and tolerant of cooler water than most tropicals, it is one of the great beginner's schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the coastal streams and tributaries around Rio de Janeiro in south-eastern Brazil, where it lives in slow, often slightly acidic to neutral water among leaf litter and marginal vegetation. It is unfussy about exact parameters, which is part of its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small, laterally compressed tetra with a soft red-orange flush over the rear half of the body and red anal and pelvic fins. Two faint dark bars sit just behind the gills. Colour deepens noticeably in mature, well-fed fish and in a settled shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and best kept in a group of at least six to eight, where it schools loosely and shows its best colour. It mixes well in a community of similarly sized, gentle fish and rarely bothers tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Offer a good-quality micro flake or small granule as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live daphnia, baby brine shrimp and bloodworm to bring out colour and breeding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a planted tank with some open swimming space and a gentle flow, as it dislikes strong current. Soft to neutral, clean water suits it best, and it happily tolerates unheated or cooler rooms. Regular partial water changes keep it healthy and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that spawns readily among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Parents eat the eggs, so a separate, dimly lit breeding tank with soft, slightly acidic water gives the best results. 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Hardy, peaceful and active, it is a lovely, easy shoaling tetra reaching around 5cm. A great choice for a lively planted community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAphyocharax rathbuni comes from the Paraná and Paraguay river basins of South America, where it lives in shoals in warm, softish, slow-flowing waters among vegetation and submerged structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slim, silvery tetra with a soft greenish sheen and warm red flushing into the fins, particularly the anal and caudal fins. Well-conditioned males show the strongest fin colour. Adults reach about 5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, though it can be a little nippy if kept in small numbers — a shoal of eight or more keeps it settled and shows off natural behaviour. It mixes well with other peaceful community fish of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy micro-omnivore that will accept almost anything offered. Feed a good flake and small pellets along with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm to intensify the red fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndemanding and adaptable, doing well in soft to neutral water with gentle to moderate flow. A planted tank with some open swimming space and a darker substrate shows the colours best. Keep in a group and provide stable, clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that will spawn among fine-leaved plants in soft, slightly acidic, warm water. The adults show no parental care and will eat the eggs, so a separate breeding tank with a spawning mesh or dense plants is needed to raise fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphyocharax rathbuni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRathbuni Bloodfin, Green Fire Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaná and Paraguay basins, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres or larger for a good shoal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, planted community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful community fish such as other tetras, rasboras, corydoras, peaceful barbs, dwarf gouramis and small rainbowfish. Best in a shoal alongside similar-sized companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive fish, slow long-finned species that may be nipped, and anything big enough to eat a small tetra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816709923,"sku":"AA1542","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Rathbuni_Bloodfin.jpg?v=1781484075"},{"product_id":"black-widow-tetra-gymnocorymbus-ternetzi","title":"Black Widow Tetra | Gymnocorymbus ternetzi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Widow Tetra, also known as the Black Skirt Tetra, is a hardy, easygoing shoaler with a striking silvery-front, inky-black rear and flowing skirt-like anal fin. Young fish are boldly two-toned and fade to smoky grey as they age. A classic beginner's tetra with real presence and personality in a planted group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGymnocorymbus ternetzi comes from the Paraguay and Guaporé river basins of central South America, where it lives in slow-moving creeks, tributaries and pools with plenty of overhanging vegetation. These are soft to neutral, gently-flowing, shaded waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep, laterally-compressed tetra with two vertical black bars behind the head and a bold black rear half, including a large, skirt-like anal fin. Colour is most intense in youngsters and mellows to grey with age. Long-fin and white (leucistic) varieties differ only in finnage and colour. Males are slimmer, females rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and adaptable in a good-sized group, though it can turn into a fin-nipper when kept in too small a number or with slow, long-finned tankmates. A shoal of six or more keeps them settled and directs any nipping among themselves. An easy community fish overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore that accepts almost anything. Feed a quality flake or micro-pellet as the base and supplement with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Varied feeding keeps colour and vigour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndemanding and hardy in soft to neutral, well-filtered water with gentle to moderate flow. Provide a planted tank with some open swimming space and a darker substrate to show off their colour. Keep them in a shoal of six or more and cover the tank, as tetras can jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that spawns readily among fine-leaved plants in soft, slightly acidic water. Adults eat their eggs, so use a spawning mesh or remove them afterwards. Fry are tiny and need infusoria or liquid fry food before graduating to baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGymnocorymbus ternetzi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Widow Tetra (Black Skirt Tetra)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Paraguay and Guaporé basins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5-6cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling; can nip if under-grouped)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful community fish of similar size such as other tetras, rasboras, danios, barbs, Corydoras, peaceful gouramis and rainbowfish. Best in a shoal of six or more of its own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow, long-finned fish such as bettas, guppies and fancy goldfish, which may be nipped, and large aggressive cichlids. 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Reaching around 7–8 cm, it is tough as old boots and tolerant of cooler water — but it is an enthusiastic plant-eater, so aquascape accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNative to the Paraná and La Plata river basins of south-eastern South America (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil), it lives in streams, ponds and vegetated margins across a wide climatic range, which is why it copes with lower temperatures than most tropical tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe body is a bright silver with a bluish sheen, marked by a faint shoulder spot and a black diamond-shaped mark on the caudal peduncle. The fins are flushed with red, most vivid in mature and well-fed fish, and males tend to be slimmer and more colourful than the deeper-bodied females.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoisterous rather than aggressive, it is an active, occasionally nippy shoaler best kept in a group of eight or more to spread out its energy. Its speed and size mean it is happiest with robust, similarly lively tank mates and can overwhelm shy or long-finned fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA hungry omnivore, it eats flake, pellets and live or frozen foods eagerly, but importantly needs plenty of vegetable matter — blanched vegetables, algae wafers and spirulina — or it will graze the tank's live plants instead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 90 L, ideally 150 L or more with open swimming space. It is very adaptable: temperature 18–28 °C (it happily takes cool, even unheated tanks), pH around 6.0–7.5 and soft to hard water. The catch is planting — it will eat most soft aquatic plants, so use tough species like Anubias and Java fern, or artificial plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuenos Aires Tetras are prolific egg-scatterers. A conditioned group scatters adhesive eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops and eats them given the chance, so a separate spawning tank with a mesh or plant thicket is used to save the eggs. Fry are easy to raise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyphessobrycon anisitsi (syn. 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Mature males shimmer blue, gold and green along the flanks and trail flowing, feathered tails and dorsal fins. A peaceful, large African tetra reaching around 8 cm, it is stunning in a mature-male shoal in a planted, softly lit aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus is endemic to the Congo River basin in central Africa, living in streams, tributaries and marshy pools with warm, soft, slightly acidic and often tannin-stained water. It shoals in open water among submerged wood and vegetation. Driftwood, floating plants, subdued lighting and gentle flow recreate its home and encourage its best colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA comparatively large, laterally compressed tetra whose scales catch the light in bands of turquoise, gold and orange. Mature males are spectacular, developing long, feathery extensions to the tail and dorsal fin, while females are smaller, rounder and more subtly coloured. Full colour and finnage develop slowly, so the fish is at its most beautiful as a settled adult.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful and shoaling, though it can be shy if kept in too small a group or with pushy tank mates. Keep it in a mixed-sex shoal of six or more so the males colour up and display, and pair it with other calm, medium community fish. Boisterous or nippy species stress it and may damage the males' delicate trailing fins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that takes quality flake and small pellets readily and shows its best condition on a varied diet including frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp, plus some vegetable matter. Feed a couple of small meals a day. 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A separate, dimly lit, soft-water breeding tank gives the best results for the dedicated keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCongo Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCongo River basin, central Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 8 cm (males larger than females)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: quality flake, small pellets, frozen and live foods, some greens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, around 3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (may nibble very soft new growth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other peaceful medium community fish such as larger tetras, rasboras, peaceful barbs, rainbowfish, bristlenose and corydoras, and calm dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, with boisterous or aggressive fish that intimidate it, and with large predators. 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Peaceful, gentle and topping out around 2 cm, it is one of the prettiest and most manageable small tetras, and a favourite for aquascaped tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Araguaia river basin of central Brazil, where it lives in slow, shaded, tannin-stained tributaries, pools and floodplain waters. These are soft, acidic, warm waters thick with leaf litter and marginal vegetation that filter the light to a gentle glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA minute, semi-transparent tetra washed in warm orange to fiery red, deepest along the body and into the fins, with large dark eyes. Colour intensifies in a settled group over dark substrate and among dense planting. Males tend to be slightly slimmer and more vivid; females are a touch rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, sociable and a touch shy. It is a true schooling fish that should be kept in a group of at least eight to ten — the more the better — to feel secure and show its warmest colour. It suits calm nano and community tanks with other small, gentle species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore with a tiny mouth. Feed finely-crushed flake and micro-pellets alongside small live and frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp, cyclops, daphnia and micro-worm. Small, frequent feeds suit it best and keep colour glowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature, gently-filtered planted tank with soft to neutral water, subdued lighting and some floating cover or tannins to mimic its shaded home. It is peaceful and fairly hardy once settled, but its small size means it needs stable water and cannot be rushed into a new tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that spawns among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops in soft, acidic water. Parents readily eat their own eggs, so spawn them in a separate, dimly-lit tank and remove the adults afterwards. The tiny fry need infusoria and very fine foods before moving on to baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyphessobrycon amandae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmber Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAraguaia basin, central Brazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–10 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted nano and community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther small, peaceful nano fish — pygmy corydoras, small rasboras, other small tetras, pencilfish, dwarf shrimp and snails. Best in a large shoal of its own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger or boisterous fish that will eat or intimidate it, fin-nippers, and anything big enough to view this tiny tetra as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232816972067,"sku":"AA1529","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Ember_Tetra.jpg?v=1781483460"},{"product_id":"glowlight-tetra-hemigrammus-erythrozonus","title":"Glowlight Tetra | Hemigrammus erythrozonus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Glowlight Tetra draws a single glowing red-gold line down a glassy body — subtle, elegant and thoroughly peaceful. 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Hardy, peaceful and long popular, it is one of the best characins for a newcomer, reaching around 4–5 cm and looking its best in a lively shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHemigrammus ocellifer is widespread across the Amazon basin and the Guianas in South America, living in slow, often tannin-stained tributaries, creeks and flooded forest margins over leaf litter and submerged wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA translucent silver body marked by a glowing coppery-gold spot at the base of the tail and a smaller bright spot behind the gill, giving the \"head-and-tail light\" effect. There is a subtle iridescence along the flanks, and the fins carry a faint red-gold wash. Mature males are slimmer than the fuller-bodied females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, hardy and sociable. Keep a group of at least six, preferably ten or more, for confident behaviour and the best display. It is an excellent, undemanding member of a community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore. Feed good-quality flake and small pellets with regular frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. A varied diet keeps them bright and active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn aquarium of 60 litres or more suits a shoal. It is adaptable and forgiving but does best in soft to neutral, gently filtered water with planting, some shade and a little leaf litter. Regular water changes keep it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering characin. In soft, acidic water among fine-leaved plants or a spawning mop, pairs scatter eggs that are best protected from the hungry adults. Eggs and fry are light-sensitive, so subdued lighting helps; the tiny fry need infusoria-grade first foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemigrammus ocellifer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead-and-Tail Light Tetra (Beaconfish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon basin and the Guianas, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro-omnivore (flake, small pellet, live\/frozen foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH (soft to medium-hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner and planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios, dwarf gouramis, Corydoras, Otocinclus and other calm community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive fish, and persistent fin-nippers that will stress a small shoaler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232817070371,"sku":"AA1526","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Head_and_Tail_Light_Tetra.jpg?v=1781484074"},{"product_id":"rummy-nose-tetra-hemigrammus-bleheri","title":"Rummy Nose Tetra | Hemigrammus bleheri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rummy Nose Tetra pairs a bright red nose with a zebra-striped tail, and schools tighter than almost any fish in the hobby — a shoal moves as one mesmerising unit. Reaching around 5 cm, it is peaceful and beautiful, and its glowing red nose doubles as a living water-quality gauge: the colour fades when conditions slip, so it rewards clean, stable water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHemigrammus bleheri, the true or firehead rummy nose, comes from the Rio Negro and Rio Vaupés systems of the Amazon basin in Brazil and Colombia. These are warm, soft, acidic blackwater rivers stained by tannins, with gentle flow and abundant submerged wood — conditions worth recreating for the deepest colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, torpedo-shaped tetra with a translucent silver body. The head is a vivid deep red that extends over the gill covers, and the tail carries bold black-and-white horizontal stripes. Colour is strongest in soft, warm, well-maintained water; a pale or pinkish nose is an early warning that water quality needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and highly social, it is one of the tightest-schooling aquarium fish and should be kept in a group of at least ten to feel secure and shoal properly. It mixes beautifully with other calm community fish that share its soft-water preferences, and larger groups look truly spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore with a small mouth. Offer quality micro or crushed flake and small granules as a staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and bloodworm. A varied diet keeps that red nose glowing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 90 L, with 110 L or larger better for a good-sized shoal. Keep temperature at 24–27 °C, pH 5.5–7.0 and soft water, GH around 1–8. It is a little sensitive to water quality and best added to a mature, well-cycled tank; soft, tannin-stained water, gentle filtration and planting suit it best. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA challenging egg-scatterer to breed. It needs very soft, acidic water and dim light to spawn among fine-leaved plants, and the eggs are highly sensitive to light and water conditions. Parents take no care of the eggs, so a dedicated blackwater breeding setup is required for success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemigrammus bleheri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRummy Nose Tetra, Firehead Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRio Negro and Rio Vaupés, Amazon basin (Brazil, Colombia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 cm (up to 6 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (tight schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): micro flake, small granules, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, around 1–8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature, soft-water planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other peaceful tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, corydoras, otocinclus, dwarf cichlids such as apistogramma and rams, and peaceful shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish, boisterous tankmates and fin-nippers. 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Active, hardy and full of energy, it stays small at around 3–5 cm and makes a lively, glinting addition to a planted community, best appreciated in a good-sized group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHasemania nana comes from the São Francisco river basin of eastern Brazil, where it lives in small, clear to slightly stained tributaries and streams, in soft to moderately hard water among vegetation and open runs, shoaling in the mid-water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slender, coppery-tan to golden body is finished with striking silvery-white tips on the dorsal, anal and tail fins. Males are a deeper coppery colour, while females are more silvery-yellow and fuller-bodied. Unusually for a tetra, it lacks the small adipose fin. Colour intensifies as a confident group settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive and generally peaceful, but it can be a little nippy if kept in too small a group, so a shoal of eight or more keeps its behaviour in check and looks far better. It mixes well with other small, active community fish — tetras, rasboras, danios, dwarf cichlids and small catfish — that share its conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy micro-omnivore. A quality flake or micro-granule makes a good staple, supplemented with small frozen and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and microworm to bring out the best colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L, with 100 L or larger better for a proper shoal. Keep temperature at 22–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and GH soft to moderately hard, around 4–15. It appreciates gentle flow, some planting and open swimming space, and slightly softer water shows its warm colour at its best. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that spawns among fine-leaved plants and gives no parental care. A well-conditioned group in soft, slightly acidic water will scatter adhesive eggs that hatch in a day or two; fry are reared on infusoria and then fine live foods. Adults will eat their own eggs if allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHasemania nana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver Tip Tetra, Silvertip Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Brazil (São Francisco basin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3–5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (active schooling; keep in good numbers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): flake, micro-granules, small frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 4–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small tetras, rasboras, danios, dwarf cichlids, corydoras and other small, peaceful catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with slow, long-finned fish that may have their fins nipped, and with large or aggressive fish that will bully or eat this small shoaler. 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It stays small at around 4.5–5 cm and looks its best in a group of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePristella maxillaris is widespread across northern South America, in the coastal river systems, savannah pools and floodplains of the Amazon and Orinoco basins and the Guianas. It tolerates a wide range of conditions, including slightly brackish coastal water, which is why it is so adaptable. Planting, some shade and gentle flow recreate its home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA translucent, silvery body through which the shimmering swim bladder and backbone are visible — hence \"X-ray\". The dorsal and anal fins carry striking black, white and yellow bands, and the tail has a reddish flush. 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This male form is the showpiece of the species, a peaceful, larger African tetra that dazzles in a planted shoal and reaches around 8 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Congo River basin in central Africa, this species lives in warm, soft, slightly acidic and often tannin-stained waters among dense vegetation and submerged roots. It is a shoaling, open-water swimmer used to gentle current.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tall-bodied tetra with large, iridescent scales that shift from blue over the back to gold along the flanks and a greenish sheen below. Males grow larger and develop the trademark long, flowing fins and violet tail filaments; females are smaller and plainer. Males reach roughly 8 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and rather shy, doing best in a group of six or more. Its flowing fins can be nipped by boisterous or fin-nipping species, so choose calm tankmates and give it planted cover to retreat into.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a hearty appetite. Offer a quality flake or pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia, plus some vegetable matter, to keep the colours and finnage at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraightforward but happiest in a spacious, planted tank with subdued lighting, gentle flow and soft, slightly acidic water. Good water quality brings out its full iridescence, so keep up with regular water changes. A shy species that settles fastest with dither and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that spawns among fine-leaved plants, preferring soft, acidic water and bright morning light. The eggs and fry are light-sensitive; adults will eat the eggs, so a separate breeding tank improves results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCongo Tetra (male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCongo River basin, central Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 8 cm (males; females smaller)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; shy schooling fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner–Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (flake, pellet, frozen \u0026amp; live foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful planted community and African biotope tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — may nibble very soft plants but generally fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful, medium-sized community fish: larger tetras, rasboras, peaceful barbs, rainbowfish, Corydoras, bristlenose catfish and calm dwarf cichlids. Best in a shoal of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFin-nipping species such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, and large or aggressive cichlids. Avoid boisterous tankmates that intimidate this shy fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232817299747,"sku":"AA2694","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232817332515,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Congo_Tetra_Male.jpg?v=1781483460"},{"product_id":"albino-congo-tetra-phenacogrammus-interruptus","title":"Albino Congo Tetra | Phenacogrammus interruptus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Albino Congo Tetra is a soft, luminous take on one of Africa's most beautiful tetras. Where the wild fish shimmers blue-gold, the albino glows in pale peach, cream and pearl with red eyes, and mature males still trail the species' flowing, feathered central tail. Peaceful and graceful, it reaches around 8 cm and is stunning in a planted shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus is found in the Congo River basin of central Africa, in warm, slightly acidic, tannin-tinged water among plants and submerged roots. A gently-lit, planted tank with open swimming space and a darker substrate shows the fish at its best and helps it feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA large, deep-bodied tetra with big scales that catch the light. In the albino form the usual iridescence is muted to soft cream, apricot and pearl, set off by pink-red eyes. Adult males develop long, flowing extensions to the dorsal, anal and central tail fins; females are rounder and plainer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, though its size and briskness can unsettle very tiny or timid fish. It is a shoaling species and must be kept in a group of six or more, ideally with several males so their finnage develops fully. It mixes well with other medium peaceful community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore with a good appetite. Offer quality flake and micro-pellets as a staple, supplemented generously with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. A varied diet keeps colour and finnage in top condition. It feeds mostly in the upper and middle water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 100 L, with 115 L or larger better for a proper shoal of these active fish. Keep the temperature at 23–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and hardness soft to moderately soft. Stable, clean water and a mature planted tank suit it well; it can be a little shy at first but settles beautifully. It is peaceful and generally plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is possible but takes patience. Soft, acidic water and a good conditioning diet trigger spawning over fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Eggs are light-sensitive and best shaded, and the fry are slow starters that need tiny foods and pristine water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhenacogrammus interruptus (albino strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbino Congo Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCongo River basin, Central Africa (captive-bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 8 cm (males); females smaller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore: flake, micro-pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately soft, around 4–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other medium peaceful tetras, rainbowfish, rasboras, peaceful barbs, corydoras, bristlenose and gentle dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with very small fish it may intimidate, persistent fin-nippers, and large or aggressive cichlids. 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Reaching only around 4–5 cm, it is peaceful and stunning in a large shoal, and its bright red face doubles as a living water-quality gauge — colour fades when conditions slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the soft, acidic blackwater tributaries of the lower Rio Negro and Rio Meta in South America. These are warm, tannin-stained, mineral-poor waters shaded by forest, where the fish moves in dense, coordinated shoals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slender, torpedo-shaped body with a warm golden sheen, a vivid deep-red head and snout, and a tail marked with crisp black-and-white horizontal bars. In a tight shoal the massed red noses and striped tails are a spectacular sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptionally peaceful and strongly shoaling — keep at least eight to ten, as this species is happiest and most colourful in numbers. It coordinates its swimming beautifully and makes a gentle, elegant companion for other calm soft-water fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore that accepts quality flake and micro-pellets, and thrives on frozen and live daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro-worm. Varied feeding keeps the red nose bright and the fish in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe honest about its needs: rummy nose want soft, warm, acidic and above all stable water, and they colour up or wash out depending on quality. They are best added to a mature, well-filtered planted tank with tannins from driftwood or leaf litter, and dislike sudden changes or high nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA challenging egg-scatterer that spawns among fine-leaved plants in very soft, acidic water. Eggs and fry are light-sensitive, so a dimly lit, dedicated breeding tank is needed, and adults must be removed after spawning. Fry require the smallest live foods to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemigrammus bleheri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Rummy Nose Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRio Negro and Rio Meta blackwaters, South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–8 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, soft, planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther soft-water community fish such as cardinal and neon tetras, pencilfish, small rasboras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids like rams, and freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, boisterous hard-water fish, and any predator large enough to eat a small tetra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232817463587,"sku":"AA2604","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Gold_Rummynose_Tetra.jpg?v=1781484073"},{"product_id":"green-neon-tetra-paracheirodon-simulans","title":"Green Neon Tetra | Paracheirodon simulans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Green Neon Tetra is the cardinal's daintier cousin — a tiny, glowing jewel that lights up a blue-green neon line from nose to tail, with only a touch of red. Peaceful and best kept in a large shoal, it is at its most spectacular in a soft, warm, blackwater planted tank. At just 3–3.5 cm it is a true nano fish, and rewards attention to water chemistry with dazzling colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eParacheirodon simulans comes from the Rio Negro and upper Orinoco drainages of Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela in South America. It lives in warm, shady blackwater — soft, acidic, tannin-stained streams over sand and leaf litter, often warmer than the waters preferred by its relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slender, transparent-bodied tetra with an intense blue-green iridescent stripe running the full length of the body. Compared with the neon and cardinal tetras, the red is much reduced, giving a cooler, greener look. Colour is strongest in soft, dark water and when the fish are settled in a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and slightly timid. Keep a shoal of at least 10–12; larger groups look better, feel secure and colour up more strongly. They suit gentle nano and blackwater communities but can be lost among boisterous or much larger tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore with a tiny mouth. Offer small, high-quality flake and micro-pellets along with baby brine shrimp, micro-worm, daphnia and finely crushed frozen foods. Frequent small feeds suit them best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the one tetra that is a little more demanding than a beginner staple, so it earns an intermediate rating. It wants warm, soft, acidic water — think 26–29 °C with a low pH — and a mature, stable, well-planted tank of 60 litres or more. Botanicals and gentle filtration help recreate its blackwater home. It is intolerant of hard, alkaline or unstable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePossible but challenging. Like other Paracheirodon, they are egg-scatterers that need very soft, acidic, dimly lit water. 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Peaceful, hardy and full of character, it is a lovely, slightly larger tetra that shows its best colour in a settled group in a planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNematobrycon palmeri comes from the calm, shaded blackwater streams and rivers of the San Juan and Atrato basins in western Colombia, where the water is soft, slightly acidic and often stained with tannins from leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant tetra with a deep body, a broad dark lateral band and the famous three-pointed (trident) caudal fin of mature males. This dark 'black' strain is smokier and more intensely coloured than the standard form, with iridescent blue-green eyes and, in males, extended dorsal and anal fin rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and confident, though males will spar with flared fins in harmless ritual displays to establish a pecking order. Keep in a group of six or more, ideally with a few females, to spread any minor squabbling. An excellent community fish with other calm species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore and micropredator. Feed a quality micro-pellet or flake as the staple, supplemented with small frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro bloodworm to bring out colour and finnage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a well-planted tank with driftwood, some shade and gentle flow, and soft to neutral, stable water. Tannin-stained (blackwater) conditions suit it beautifully and deepen its colour. A settled, established tank shows this fish at its confident best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer that lays adhesive eggs among fine-leaved plants or spawning mops in soft, slightly acidic water. The parents will eat the eggs, so a separate, dimly-lit breeding tank with fine plants gives the best chance of raising fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNematobrycon palmeri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Emperor Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (western Colombia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4-5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling; males spar harmlessly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 litres or more (planted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micropredator)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23-27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-12 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful community fish such as other tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, dwarf cichlids like rams and apistogrammas, Otocinclus and small peaceful catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive fish, boisterous cichlids, and fin-nippers. 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A small, peaceful characin of around 3–4 cm, it looks its best in a soft-water shoal of eight or more against dark planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyphessobrycon sweglesi comes from the Orinoco basin of Colombia and Venezuela, living in slow, shaded tributaries and pools where the water is soft, slightly acidic and often tea-stained with tannins. Leaf litter, wood and gentle current define its home, with subdued light overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA small, semi-transparent tetra washed in warm red, marked by a rounded black blotch behind the gill and reddish fins. Males are larger-finned with taller dorsal and anal fins, while females are rounder and a little less intense. Colour deepens over dark substrate, with tannin-stained water and a settled group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and social, it should always be kept in a group, where males display to one another harmlessly. It mixes beautifully with other small, calm soft-water fish and does best away from boisterous or fin-nipping tankmates. A proper shoal keeps it confident and colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator omnivore. Offer quality micro-flake or small granules as a staple and rotate fine frozen and live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops and finely chopped bloodworm. Varied feeding several times a week keeps colour and condition high.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 60 L, with 75 L or larger better for a good shoal. Keep temperature at 22–26 °C, pH 5.5–7.0 and GH soft, around 1–12. A dark substrate, driftwood, leaf litter and dense planting with dimmer light suit it best. It is fully plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn egg-scattering species that provides no parental care. In very soft, acidic water with fine-leaved plants or a spawning mop, a conditioned pair will scatter eggs among the foliage. 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A small, easy-going shoaler of around 4–5 cm, it looks its best in a soft, gently-lit planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHemigrammus erythrozonus comes from the Essequibo River basin in Guyana, in soft, acidic, tannin-stained blackwater over leaf litter and among roots and plants. Dark substrate, driftwood, botanicals such as almond leaves and dim, diffused lighting recreate its home and make the glowing stripe really pop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slim, semi-transparent tetra whose defining feature is the iridescent red-gold stripe running from snout to tail. In the albino form the body is even paler and glassier and the eyes are pink-red. The colours intensify over a dark substrate and in soft, shaded water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoroughly peaceful and rather shy, this is a gentle fish that gains confidence in numbers. Keep a shoal of at least eight to reduce skittishness and show natural schooling. It is an ideal member of a calm community and will not trouble even the smallest tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore. Offer quality micro-flake or small sinking granules as a staple, with regular small portions of frozen and live foods such as baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops and finely chopped bloodworm. Feed little and often.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 60 L, with 75 L or larger better for a comfortable shoal. Keep the temperature at 23–27 °C, pH 5.5–7.0 and hardness soft, around 1–8 dGH. Soft, clean, gently-filtered water and subdued lighting suit it best. Peaceful and completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding is achievable in soft, acidic water. A conditioned pair scatters eggs among fine-leaved plants and will eat them if given the chance, so use a separate spawning tank with a mesh or dense planting. 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An active, peaceful shoaler of around 6 cm with bags of character, it brings constant, cheerful movement to a planted community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Amazon basin in Peru and Brazil, the Penguin Tetra lives in slow-moving tributaries, backwaters and flooded areas among dense vegetation. These are warm, soft, slightly acidic waters, often shaded and stained with tannins from leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slender, silvery tetra distinguished by a striking black line that runs horizontally from the gill to the tail, then angles sharply downward into the lower caudal lobe — the marking that, with its head-up posture, gives it a penguin-like look. Simple but smart, especially in a tight shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and lively, the Penguin Tetra is an excellent community fish, though like many active tetras it can nip fins if kept in too small a group. Always keep it in a shoal of six or more — ideally more — which curbs any nipping, spreads out activity and shows off its natural schooling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy micro-omnivore. Offer small, quality flakes and micro-pellets as a staple, supplemented with small frozen and live foods such as daphnia, baby brine shrimp and micro-worms. Varied feeding keeps it active and well-coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and undemanding once settled, it prefers warm, soft to neutral water with gentle flow, planting around the edges and open space to swim in the middle. 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Hardy, peaceful and endlessly easy, it grows to around 3.5–4 cm and looks its best in a lively shoal in a planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi comes from the Paraguay basin of Brazil, living in soft, often tannin-stained streams and backwaters among plants and leaf litter. It shoals in the middle water in gentle current. Soft, gently acidic water, planting and subdued lighting bring out its best colour and shoaling behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe standard fish shows a bright blue-green upper line above a velvety black band; this albino form keeps the glowing stripe against a paler, translucent body with red eyes. Small, slender and streamlined, it sparkles in numbers under gentle light. Good diet and soft water intensify the shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament is entirely peaceful. 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Males are larger and more colourful, with extended, red-flushed dorsal and anal fins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and best kept in a group of six or more, where males display to one another and to females without harm. It suits a soft-water community of other calm fish, but its habit of hanging near the surface and leaping means tank mates should be equally gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that feeds mainly at and near the surface. Offer floating and slow-sinking flake and micro-pellets, plus frozen and live foods such as daphnia, mosquito larvae, small bloodworm and fruit flies, which it takes eagerly from the top.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a planted aquarium of at least 60 L, ideally 75 L or more, with a dark substrate, soft dim lighting and floating or overhanging plants. Keep the temperature at 23–29 °C, pH 5.5–7.5 and soft to neutral water. A tight-fitting lid is essential — this is an accomplished jumper — and leaving a little space above the water suits its unusual spawning. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIts remarkable spawning behaviour is the whole point: a pair leaps together and clings briefly to a leaf above the waterline, depositing a few eggs at a time until 100–200 are laid. The male then stays below, splashing water over the clutch every few minutes for two to three days until the fry hatch and drop into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopella arnoldi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSplashing Tetra, Splash Tetra, Jumping Characin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower Amazon basin and coastal rivers (Guyana, Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm (males larger)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L or larger, planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (surface): floating flake, micro-pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23–29 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to neutral, around 2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-water planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other peaceful tetras, pencilfish, dwarf cichlids, corydoras and small rasboras in a soft-water community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish, boisterous surface feeders, and fin-nippers. 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Hardy, cheerful and endlessly active, it's a brilliant beginner shoaler that grows to around 5–6 cm and looks its best in a group of six or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe parent species comes from the Paraguay and Guaporé river basins of central South America, where it lives in slow-moving creeks, backwaters and densely planted margins. The water is warm, soft to neutral and often stained with tannins from overhanging vegetation. The long-fin and white forms are aquarium-developed and are not found in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis form carries the deep, laterally compressed body of the Black Widow but in a pale, milky white with only faint traces of the two dark vertical bars behind the gills. The long-fin selection adds elegant, extended dorsal and anal fins that ripple as the fish swims. Adults reach roughly 5–6 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful and lively, though it can be a mild fin-nipper when kept in small numbers or alongside slow, long-finned tankmates. Keeping a shoal of six or more spreads out any squabbling and keeps the fish confident and settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore. Offer good-quality flake or micro-pellets as a staple, supplemented with frozen or live daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm for colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndemanding and forgiving of a range of conditions, making it ideal for newcomers. Provide gentle to moderate flow, some planting and open swimming space, and keep on top of regular water changes. 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Feed the free-swimming fry infusoria and then baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGymnocorymbus ternetzi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLongfin White Widow Tetra (Black Skirt Tetra)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParaguay \u0026amp; Guaporé basins, South America (aquarium-bred form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; mild fin-nipper in small groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (flake, micro-pellet, frozen foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–19 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; peaceful planted community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — does not eat or uproot plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful community fish of similar size: tetras, rasboras, danios, peaceful barbs, Corydoras, bristlenose catfish and smaller rainbowfish. 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Rosy-tan with a peaceful nature and real presence, it's a beautiful centrepiece shoaler for a planted community. Reaching around 7-8cm, it makes a graceful step up from the smaller tetras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyphessobrycon erythrostigma comes from the upper Amazon basin in Peru and Colombia, where it lives in shaded, slow-moving forest streams and tributaries. These are soft, acidic, tannin-stained blackwaters with leaf litter, submerged wood and dim light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall, disc-shaped tetra in soft rosy-silver, marked by the signature red spot on the flank that gives the species its name. Males develop long, flowing dorsal and anal fins, the dorsal often extending into a graceful sickle; females are rounder with shorter fins. 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Where the wild fish wears a bold indigo stripe, the albino glows in pale cream and silver with pink-red eyes, and males still flare the distinctive trident tail. Peaceful, hardy and full of character, it reaches around 4–5 cm and shines in a planted shoal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNematobrycon palmeri comes from the San Juan and Atrato river basins of western Colombia, in slow, shaded, slightly acidic streams over leaf litter and among roots. A gently-lit, well-planted tank with a darker substrate and some tannins suits it well and encourages confident, natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slender, elegant tetra. In the albino form the deep body stripe of the wild fish is absent, leaving a soft cream-silver body with pink-red eyes. Mature males carry the extended central rays of the tail that form the characteristic 'trident', along with slightly longer dorsal and anal fins; females are smaller and rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and hardy, though males will spar and display among themselves and, like most tetras, may nip if kept in too small a group. Keep a shoal of six or more to focus their attention on one another. It mixes happily with other small, gentle community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-predator and omnivore. Offer good-quality micro-flake and small granules as a staple, with regular frozen and live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and finely chopped bloodworm to bring out colour and condition. Feed small amounts a couple of times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 75 L, with 110 L or larger better for a good shoal in a community. Keep the temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 5.0–7.5 and hardness soft to moderately soft. It adapts to a fair range of conditions but looks and behaves best in soft, gently-lit, planted water. Peaceful and plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchievable for the keen aquarist. In soft, acidic water a conditioned pair will scatter eggs among fine-leaved plants; the adults will eat the eggs, so remove them or use a spawning setup. Fry are tiny and need infusoria and microfoods before graduating to baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNematobrycon palmeri (albino strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbino Emperor Tetra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Colombia (captive-bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 4–5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (schooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (micro): micro-flake, small granules, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately soft, around 3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include other small peaceful tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, corydoras, small peaceful catfish, dwarf gouramis and gentle dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with large or aggressive fish, boisterous tank mates, and long-finned fish that may tempt nipping. Avoid hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232817955107,"sku":"BA8356","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Albino_Emperor_Tetra.jpg?v=1781483456"},{"product_id":"blue-emperor-tetra-nematobrycon-palmeri","title":"Blue Emperor Tetra | Inpaichthys kerri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blue Emperor Tetra is a small, understated jewel that lights up a planted tank with a glowing violet-blue stripe running from nose to tail. Peaceful, hardy and easy to keep, it shoals beautifully and suits a first soft-water community. It stays tiny at around 4 cm and looks its best in a good-sized group under gentle light.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eInpaichthys kerri comes from the clear and blackwater tributaries of the upper Rio Aripuanã in the Brazilian Amazon, among leaf litter, roots and shaded margins. The water there is soft, acidic and warm. A planted tank with driftwood, leaf litter, a dark substrate and subdued lighting brings out its colour and helps it feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA slender little characin with a luminous blue to purple lateral stripe topped by a fine gold line, and a small adipose fin that helps tell it apart from the true Emperor Tetra. Males are more intensely coloured with a blue-tinged adipose fin, while females are rounder and a little plainer. Colour glows most in soft, dark water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeaceful and sociable, the Blue Emperor is a schooling fish best kept in a group of at least six to eight, which brings out both colour and natural behaviour. It mixes happily with other small, gentle community fish and is neither a nipper nor easily bullied among suitable companions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA micro-omnivore, it takes quality flake and micro pellet along with small live and frozen foods such as daphnia, cyclops, baby brine shrimp and micro bloodworm. A varied diet keeps its colour rich and its condition good.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 40 L, with 60 L or larger better for a full school in a community. Keep temperature at 23–28 °C, pH 5.5–7.5 (best kept slightly acidic) and soft water. 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