A small, peaceful tetra that shoals among reeds and stems.
Reed Tetra
A small, peaceful tetra that shoals among reeds and stems.
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About this fish
Reed Tetra is a slender and understated schooling fish, ideal for natural-style aquascapes.
Why you will love it
- Slender, natural appearance
- Active schooling behavior
- Approx size: 4–5 cm
- Subtle coloration suits biotopes
- Best in groups of 5+
Care requirements
- Care level: Easy
- Adult size: 4–5 cm
- Temperature: 23 to 27 °C
- pH: 6.0 to 7.5
- Swimming level: Mid
- Minimum group size: 5+
Feeding: Accepts most prepared and frozen foods.
Compatibility: Peaceful community setups.
School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend gradual acclimation and stable parameters for best results.
How your fish arrive
Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Live arrival
8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.
Delivery and returns
Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.