{"product_id":"black-arrow-tetra-2-3cm","title":"Black Arrow Tetra 2-3cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Arrow Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInpaichthys luizae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Arrow Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful and relatively uncommon South American tetra, instantly recognisable by its distinctive dark, arrow-like stripe running along the body. Contrasting iridescent blue to violet tones give this fish an incredibly attractive appearance, particularly when maintained in a good-sized group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from Brazil, this recently described species is closely related to the popular Blue Emperor Tetra and makes a fantastic choice for planted and South American-style community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 4–5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimum 75 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous – quality micro pellets and flakes supplemented with frozen and live foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp and cyclops\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and social\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrouping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best kept in groups of at least 6–8, with larger groups recommended where space allows\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal alongside other peaceful tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, dwarf cichlids and similarly sized community species\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A well-planted aquarium with a darker substrate, driftwood, areas of cover and plenty of open swimming space. Softer water and excellent water quality will help encourage their best colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Black Arrow Tetras?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bold dark stripe gives this species its unmistakable arrow-like appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful iridescence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue and violet tones contrast brilliantly against the darker body markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent group display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Particularly impressive when maintained as a larger shoal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful temperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A fantastic addition to carefully selected community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for planted tanks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their darker colouration and metallic highlights stand out beautifully against lush green plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething unusual:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A relatively recent addition to the aquarium trade and a great choice for collectors looking beyond the more commonly available tetra species.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Arrow Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an outstanding choice for aquarists looking for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeaceful, unusual and beautifully marked shoaling fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A good-sized group in a mature planted aquarium creates a striking display, with their dark markings and shimmering blue-violet tones becoming particularly impressive once settled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57491754320247,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/images_7f22fdf3-1fdf-4c96-9174-9e96459996af.jpg?v=1790328496","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/black-arrow-tetra-2-3cm","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}