Live fish · WA only
Royal Tetra (Inpaichthys kerri)

A purple and gold tetra that schools calmly mid water.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature23 to 27°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 6 or more
Adult size4cm
LivesMiddle
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksPlanted tanks

Royal Tetra

Easy carePeacefulKeep 6+
$7.95each, incl. GST
Sold out
Live fish delivery, WA only$35 Perth metro and Mandurah, $65 rest of WA. One fee covers your whole order, plants and dry goods included. Sent overnight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to a street address (no PO Boxes).
Free pickup in KenwickOpen Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

A purple and gold tetra that schools calmly mid water.

Care levelEasy, a great first fish
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature23 to 27°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 6 or more
Adult size4cm
LivesMiddle
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksPlanted tanks

Pairs well with this fish

Picked by our team to go with this.

About this fish

Kerri Tetra is a striking schooling fish with vivid blue and red colouration that adds a brilliant flash of colour to any planted aquarium.

Why you will love it

  • Vivid blue and red iridescent colouration
  • Active, energetic schooling fish
  • Approx size: 4 cm
  • Hardy and beginner-friendly
  • Best in groups of 6+

Care requirements

  • Care level: Easy
  • Adult size: 4 cm
  • Temperature: 23 to 27°C
  • pH: 6.0 to 7.5
  • Swimming level: Middle
  • Minimum group size: 6+

Feeding: Standard tetra diet.
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.

Read the full policy

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.

Returns policy

  • 5 stars: 24 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
H
Heath Hamilton
Top quality livestock

Gorgeous and healthy, cheers.

C
Charlotte Vo
Best fish I've bought

Beautifully coloured and very lively on arrival. Eating well from day one. Will definitely be back for more.

B
Brayden Tran
Settled in fast

Beautiful little fish, recommend.

M
Mitch Wallace
Healthy fish

Best looking fish I've ordered online. Acclimated easily and settled in within a day. Couldn't fault the whole experience.

L
Layla Murphy
Settled in fast

Beautiful little fish, recommend.

T
Tyson Vo
Stunning little fish

Arrived lively and well.

D
Demi Hall
Amazing colour

Stunning fish, even better than the photos. Lovely natural behaviour, constantly on the move.

M
Maya Marshall
Amazing colour

All arrived in perfect condition, not one loss. Acclimated easily and settled in within a day.

S
Sienna Foster
Excellent stock

No losses, all thriving.

H
Harrison Stevens
Arrived perfectly

Stunning fish, even better than the photos. Colour has popped even more since settling in.

K
Kyle Kennedy
Best fish I've bought

Came packed really well, fish were calm and healthy. Schooling beautifully together already. Brilliant for live fish, will order again.

S
Stella Holmes
Amazing colour

All arrived in perfect condition, not one loss. Super active and peaceful with my other fish.

O
Olivia Walker
Couldn't ask for better

Stunning fish, even better than the photos. Colour has popped even more since settling in.

L
Lucas Harris
Perfect schooling fish

Healthy, vibrant fish with no issues at all. Adjusted to the tank with no stress at all.

A
Amber Frost
Stunning little fish

Schooling great already.

M
Matilda Vaughan
Gorgeous fish

Beautiful little fish, recommend.

N
Nikki Pearce
Perfect schooling fish

Healthy fish, great packing.

L
Layla Brooks
Lively and healthy

Packed with care and arrived in great shape. Schooling beautifully together already.

N
Nikki Baker

Best looking fish I've ordered online. Adjusted to the tank with no stress at all.

P
Poppy Evans
Lively and healthy

Lovely fish, full of colour and energy. Acclimated easily and settled in within a day. Shipping to Perth was quick and well handled.

T
Tegan Wilson

Beautiful little fish, recommend.

Z
Zoe Barnes
Stunning little fish

Best fish I've ordered.

J
James Sullivan
Brilliant little fish

So happy with these.

H
Harper Phillips
Brilliant little fish

Healthy and colourful, 10/10.