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Red Eye Tetra

Red Eye Tetra M/L

£2.73 £2.18

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Moenkhausia Sanctaefilomenae

How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as an easy care level. They may damage soft leaved plants.
What is its maximum size?
7cm
Where are they from?
The Red Eye Tetra is a slightly larger shoaling tetra originating from Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. The fish available today are all farm bred.
How many can I keep?
Best kept in a group
What are the ideal water conditions?
Can be kept in a wide range of water parameters.
What do you feed them?
They are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried and flake foods.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Will occasionally nip tank mates. This makes them more suitable to a barb community tank. See tank mates.
How do you breed them?
Female is plumper than the male. Will spawn in soft to hard water.

Fish Orders

  • The standard cost is £14.95 for any orders under £100.
  • For orders over £100, it is free.
    • PLEASE NOTE CURRENTLY WE ARE EXPERIENCING HIGH DEMAND AND SOME DAYS MAY BE BLOCKED OFF ON OUR CALENDAR AT CHECKOUT, CAUSING A LONGER WAIT THAN USUAL.
      UNFORTUNATELY THE COURIER SERVICE IS OPERATING A RESTRICTED SERVICE ON LIVESTOCK SO WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER MORE SLOTS AT PRESENT
    You can enter your required delivery day in the box provided at checkout so you can order in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot deliver livestock to Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight or the Isle of Man.
    Please note we cannot deliver the day after a bank holiday..
    Our fish are placed in plastic bags with water and oxygen before being put in boxes. Tropical fish are then put in a suitable insulated box with a heat pack if necessary. This should ensure minimal heat fluctuations and keep the fish safe.
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    Due to the packing costs involved, we have a minimum order of £30 on livestock orders (excluding delivery).
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    They will then be shipped on our overnight service. You must be available to receive and sign for the fish to receive our arrive alive guarantees. Please then read our acclimatising guide on the best way to settle your new fish in. If there are any problems with your delivery please call us. There are sometimes delays out of our control due to weather, traffic and accidents, please call us if your delivery is late, we do still need you to be available for the delivery due to it being livestock. Remember to choose your fish carefully after reading our guides as we cannot take any returns on livestock.

    Dry Goods and Tropical Plants Orders

    There is no extra delivery charge for dry goods/pet products ordered with fish, you will only be charged the livestock delivery charge as above. For all dry good orders the charge is £5.00, free on orders over £30. Parts of Scotland however, are £15.00 - please ask if you are unsure if this applies to you.

    Pond Plant Orders

    Please place Pond Plant orders separately from your fish order to avoid confusion on delivery times.
    Delivery Charges for Pond Plants–
    Standard Delivery (England, Wales, Scottish Lowlands)- £5.99/ Free delivery over £50
    Pallet Delivery- £42 – Large 30 Litre Pots require a pallet delivery- 6 x 30 Litre Pots can fit on 1 pallet
    Please enquire for quotes to Scottish Highlands.