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BACK TO FISH
Here at Pet City Joondalup we stock
a large range of tropical fish and can take customer orders
for any of the Tetras and Characins listed on this page. Please phone your
order through after reading how to make a customer
order
| ARNOLDS RED EYE CHARACIN 5CM |
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These African Tetras are all extremely hardy
and go well in community aquaria. In general these
fish grow to a massive size in the region of 10cm. Standard
foods are accepted but they will show best condition
when fed on foods such as frozen bloodworm. |
| BLIND CAVE FISH 3CM, 4CM |
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Being blind is no hindrance to this active
tetra, as it expertly detects food items by scent. It
has a very healthy appetite and sometimes may nip long
finned fish in its enthusiasm to eat. An easy to
keep species growing to 8-9cm, suitable tankmates should
be other hardy types of similar size. |
| PERU BLEEDING HEART TETRA 3.5CM |
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This is a dramatic looking tetra from the
upper Amazon, deep bodied and the males also developing
a very long dorsal fin. Extremely difficult to
breed, stock available to the aquarium trade is wild
caught. It prefers soft, slightly acidic water
and looks best in a planted aquarium with dark gravel. Maximum
size is 5-6cm. |
| GLASS BLOODFIN TETRA 3CM |
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This is an active schooling tetra, usually
seen swimming in the top half of the aquarium. They
are fairly adaptable to varying water conditions, including
moderately hard alkaline water. With their transparent
bodies and bright red tails, the Glass Bloodfin makes
an interesting addition to any community aquaria containing
similar sized peaceful species. Grows to 5-6cm. |
| RATHBUNI BLOODFIN TETRA 3CM |
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The rathbuni Bloodfin tetra is peaceful
and grows to approximately 4.5cm. After settling
into their home, they will display the characteristic
red colouration on the lower half of the posterior part
of the body. |
| BUENOS AIRES TETRA 3.5CM |
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Being native to sub-tropical regions of
southern Brazil and Argentina, this hardy tetra will
tolerate lower temperatures than most commonly kept tetras. A
robust and active species growing to 8-9cm, it sometimes
nips the fins of slow moving tankmates. Best kept
in a school with other hardy species. |
| CARDINAL TETRA 2CM, 3CM |
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Cardinals are native to the Amazon basin
in South America and occur in two distinct populations. Firstly,
the most prolific location is around Manaus in central
Brazil, primarily in the Rio Negro and its tributaries. The
second distinct population is in Columbia in the Rio
Meta and its tributaries. Most supplies to our
trade are from wild-caught fish and as such the supply
is regulated by flooding and other natural phenomena. Cardinal
tetras are a peaceful fish preferring soft & slightly
acid water. |
| COCHU'S BLUE TETRA 3CM |
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The maximum size of the peaceful Cochu Blue
Tetra is approximately 5cm. Once established in
stable aquaria, they are easily kept. It is best
to add live blackworms and frozen bloodworms to their
diet, although a good quality dry food is acceptable. |
| CONGO TETRA 4CM, 7.5CM |
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These African Tetras are all extremely hardy
and go well in community aquaria. In general these
fish grow to a massive size in the region of 10cm. Standard
foods are accepted but they will show best condition
when fed on foods such as frozen
bloodworm. |
| YELLOWTAIL CONGO TETRA 4.5CM, 5.5CM |
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These African Tetras are all extremely hardy
and go well in community aquaria. In general these
fish grow to a massive size in the region of 10cm. Standard
foods are accepted but they will show best condition
when fed on foods such as frozen bloodworm. |
| DIAMOND TETRA 3CM |
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Diamond Tetras are an attractive fish, with
diamond-like sparkling scales and milky-white fins. Maturing
males develop longer fins and often try to outshine their
rivals. Originally native to Venezuala, they are
commonly bred for the aquarium trade. They are
ideal community fish, peaceful, showy and grow to about
6cm. |
| EMPEROR TETRA 3CM |
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This is a very popular, graceful looking
tetra, native to Colombia. Mature males are easily
determined by their blue eyes and longer fins. Best
kept in a planted aquarium with other peaceful species,
it is not unusual to have self-sustaining populations
in heavily planted aquaria. Maximum size is about
5cm. |
| BLACK EMPEROR TETRA 3CM |
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This fish is similar in appearance to the
Emperor Tetra, but with a stunning black body. Mature
males can easily be determined by their blue eyes and
longer fins. Best kept in a planted aquarium with
other peaceful species, it is not unusually to have self-sustaining
populations in heavily planted aquaria. Black Emperors
grow to about 5cm. |
| BLUE EMPEROR - KERRI TETRA 3CM |
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This is a slightly smaller species compared
to other Emperor Tetras, only growing to about 4cm. It
is best kept in aquaria that either receives some side
light or that is not too brightly lit from above, otherwise
the Blue Emperor's colours may appear pale and washed
out. In the right lighting, males are a luminous
blue to mauve. It is a very good community fish,
active and peaceful. |
| FIRE / EMBER) TETRA 2CM |
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This brilliantly red coloured little tetra
is native to Argentina in South America. The maximum
size of the Fire Tetra is around 2cm when fully mature
making it a very popular addition to the small aquaria,
or when kept in large schools, a spectacular addition
to larger aquaria. This fish was discovered about
fifteen years ago and named in honour of the intrepid
fish explorer Heiko Bleher's mother (Amanda Bleher). |
| GLOWLIGHT TETRA 3CM |
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With a bright red stripe, Glowlights are
a very popular tetra, an ideal companion for Neon Tetras
and other peaceful fishes. Hardy and easily cared
for, they look best in a school in a dark bottomed tank. Maximum
size is about 4cm. |
| GOLD TETRA 3CM |
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These wild caught tetras from South America
have an unusual appearance as if coated in gold dust. The
gold pigment is due to the fish's skin reacting to a
skin parasite which is present in its natural habitat. (This
does not pose a health risk to the tetra or its tankmates.) Interestingly,
captive bred Gold Tetras do not develop the gold pigmentation
like their wild caught parents. A peaceful community
fish, which can grow to 5cm. |
| MARBLE HATCHET FISH 3CM |
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Hatchet
fish are small surface-feeding species with deep,
compressed bodies and strongly developed pectoral
fins. If startled, they are able to easily
take flight and jump quite long distances. Difficult
to breed, most aquarium stock is wild caught. An
interesting oddball, best kept in a small school
in a planted aquarium with similar sized peaceful
species. Marble Hatchet Fish grow to about
4cm.
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| SILVER HATCHET FISH 3CM, 4CM |
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Hatchet
fish are small surface-feeding species with deep, compressed
bodies and strongly developed pectoral fins. If
startled, they are able to easily take flight and jump
quite long distances. Difficult to breed, most
aquarium stock is wild caught. An interesting
oddball, best kept in a small school in a planted aquarium
with similar sized peaceful species. Silver Hatchet
Fish grow to about 4cm.
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| HEAD & TAIL LIGHT TETRA 3CM |
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An active and undemanding tetra, Head and
Tail Lights are an ideal beginner's fish. They
prefer a planted aquarium with plenty of open swimming
space and look best when kept in a school. All
standard foods are readily eaten. Maximum size
is 4-5cm. |
| LEMON TETRA 3CM |
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Lemon Tetras are one of the many small peaceful
tetras, ideal for the community aquarium. They
like plenty of open swimming space with some plant thickets
for security. Feeding colour-enchancing foods rich
in natural carotenoids will help promote their body colour,
it can be yellow to almost orange in optimum conditions. These
fish grow to 4-4.5cm. |
| MIDNIGHT TETRA 3CM |
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This darked hued tetra is one of many small
peaceful tetras, ideal for the community aquarium. They
like plenty of open swimming space with some plant thickets
for security. They grow to about 5cm. |
| NEON TETRA 2CM, 2.5CM, 3CM, 3.5CM |
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Neon Tetras are easily the most popular
of all tropical fish with their amazing colour and peaceful
schooling nature. They prefer soft slightly acidic
water, and water temperatures about 20-24 C, but can
tolerate other conditions as long as extremes are avoided. They
look great at any time, but particularly when kept in
planted aquaria in large schools. Do not keep them
with large fish, as Neons only grow to 3.5cm. |
| BLACK NEON TETRA 3CM |
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Black Neons are a popular community fish
with their black and white body and nice red eyes. They
look best kept in a school and like plenty of open
swimming space with some plant thickets for security. Originally
native to the Mato Grosso region in Brazil, aquarium
stock is commercially produced. Grows to about
5cm. |
| DIAMOND HEAD NEON TETRA 2.5CM |
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Neon Tetras are easily the most popular
of all tropical fish with their amazing colour and
peaceful schooling nature. They prefer soft slightly
acidic water, and water temperatures about 20-24 C,
but can tolerate other conditions as long as extremes
are avoided. They look great at any time, but
particularly when kept in planted aquaria in large
schools. This aquarium bred strain of Neon Tetra
is noted for its striking iridescent head colour. |
| GREEN NEON TETRA 2CM |
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A rarer species than the Cardinal and
Neon Tetras, the Green Neon is similar in appearance
except its iridescent stripe is more green than blue. Very
difficult to breed, fish supplied to the aquarium trade
are all wild-caught. They prefer soft slightly
acidic water, and grow to about 3.5cm. An excellent
community fish for inclusion with other small peaceful
species. |
| PARAGUAY TETRA 3CM |
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The Paraguay Tetra is characterised by
having two black marks on the caudal peduncle and anal
fin, with three contrasting white spots. This
striking pattern is best displayed in a tank with plenty
of green plants and dark gravel. They grow to
a maximum size of approximately 4cm and have a relatively
peaceful nature, similar to most tetras of this size. |
| GOLD PENCIL FISH 3CM |
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The Golden Pencil Fish is one of the most
beautiful and peaceful of the tetra-type fish. These
fish look great in a school in a planted aquarium. They
are not particularly fussy regarding food requirements,
enjoying similar food to most tetras. |
| PENGUIN TETRA 3CM |
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Penguin Tetras are a popular community
fish with a distinctive swimming manner - usually positioned
with their body tilted slightly upwards. An active,
peaceful tetra, best kept in a school. Also often
called Hockey Sticks or Hockey Stick Tetras.
All standard
foods eagerly accepted. Penguins
grow to about 5-6cm. |
| BLACK PHANTOM TETRA 3CM |
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This is a very attractive tetra, often fully extending
their fins in peaceful territorial displays. Males
grow to 4.5cm, the females remain slightly smaller.
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| RED PHANTOM TETRA 3CM |
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The Red Phantom Tetra is similar in shape
and temperament to the Black Phantom Tetra, but is
predominantly red. Males develop long fins, and
the females have more pronounced black markings. This
is a very attractive tetra, often fully extending their
fins in peaceful territorial displays. Maximum
size is about 4cm. |
| YELLOW PHANTOM TETRA 3CM |
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Smaller than the other Phantom Tetras,
the Yellow Phantom grows to about 3cm. It is
a peaceful, schooling tetra, ideal for community aquaria
containing other small species. |
| PRISTELLA TETRA 3CM |
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The Pristella Tetra is thought to be relatively
closely related to the Megalamphodus - the Phantom
tetras. Also known in some parts of the world
as X-Ray tetras and are characteristically their transparent
body, red tail and black and white tips on the dorsal
and anal fins. Pristella tetras accept a wide
variety of fish food, but prefer the addition of the
occasional feeding of frozen bloodworms, frozen brine
shrimp and live blackworms. Grows to about 4.5cm. |
| RED BLUE COLUMBIAN TETRA 3CM |
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This deeper bodied tetra is a very attractive fish
with its iridescent blue scales and red fins. They
are quite peaceful and extremely hardy. Best
kept in a school, they grow to 5-6cm.
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| RUMMYNOSE TETRA 3.5CM |
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A bright red head and a boldly patterned
tail are the standout features of this very popular
community fish. Best seen as a school in a planted
aquarium with a dark background. Rummynose prefer
soft slightly acidic water, their colour may appear
washed out if kept in hard water or if the pH is high. All
standard foods eaten, but they certainly appreciate
occasional feedings of live or frozen foods. Usually
grows to 4.5cm. |
| SWORDTAIL CHARACIN 3CM |
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The Swordtail Characin is an unusual tetra-type,
both in appearance and breeding technique. Males
develop longer finnage, including the distinctive sword
like extension to the tail. When spawning, the
females are internally fertilized, rather than the
eggs first being laid and then being fertilized. A
hardy and peaceful species, males grow to 6-7cm, the
females are smaller. |
| SERPAE TETRA 3.5CM |
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The Serpae Tetra is one of the most popular,
hardy and best selling tetras. They possess a
bright red colouration and have a maximum size of approximately
4cm. They are native to the Amazon River system,
but supplies to our trade are from tank-raised fish. |
| SILVERTIP TETRA 3CM |
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Silvertips are an excellent community
fish, peaceful, active and hardy. Best kept in
a school, they like plenty of open swimming space with
some planted areas for security. Once settled,
the males are golden in body colour. Maximum
size is about 5cm. |
| WHITE FIN ORNATE TETRA 3CM |
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The White Finned Ornate Tetra has similar
characteristics to the familiar Rosy tetra (Hyphessobrycon
rosaceus) but has the addition of a brilliant white
dorsal fin. |
| BLACK WIDOW TETRA 3CM, 3.5CM, 4CM |
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This is one of the very popular tetras,
hardy, peaceful and attractively patterned in black. An
active fish that schools in open water, they are an
ideal fish for community aquaria. Black Widows
grow to about 5cm. |
| LONGFIN BLACK WIDOW TETRA 3.5CM |
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This is one of the very popular tetras,
hardy, peaceful and attractively patterned in black. An
active fish that schools in open water, they are an
ideal fish for community aquaria. The Longfin
Black Widow Tetra is a selectively bred variant that
grows to about 5-6cm. |
| GOLD WIDOW TETRA 3CM |
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This is one of the more popular tetras,
very hardy and peaceful. An active fish that
schools in open water, they are an ideal fish for community
aquaria. The Golden Widow is an aquarium-bred
strain with a golden body colour, some specimens may
also show black speckling. Maximum size is about
5cm. |
| RED EYE TETRA (LAMPEYE) 3CM |
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Bright red eyes and a peaceful active
nature make the Lampeye an ideal community fish. They
like plenty of open swimming space, tending to school
in the top half of the aquarium. They also grow
slightly larger than most of the more commonly kept
tetras, reaching 6-7cm. |
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