Description
Cardinal Tetra – The Vibrant Jewel of South American Rivers
Brighten your aquarium with the dazzling Cardinal Tetra, a beloved freshwater fish renowned for its striking coloration and peaceful nature. Sporting a brilliant red stripe that runs from head to tail along the lower half of its body, contrasted with a shimmering electric blue upper body, the Cardinal Tetra is a true showstopper in any community tank.
Native to the clear, slow-moving waters of the Amazon Basin, Cardinal Tetras thrive in well-planted aquariums with soft, acidic water conditions that mimic their natural habitat. Their calm temperament and schooling behavior make them ideal companions for a wide variety of peaceful fish species.
Key Features & Care Tips:
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Brilliant Coloration: Vivid red stripe with an iridescent blue upper body creating a stunning visual contrast.
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Behavior: Peaceful schooling fish best kept in groups of 6 or more to display natural social dynamics.
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons recommended to accommodate their active schooling habits.
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Water Parameters: Prefer soft, acidic water with pH between 5.5 and 7.0, and temperatures ranging from 73°F to 81°F (23°C to 27°C).
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Diet: Omnivorous; accepts flakes, micro pellets, frozen, and live foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
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Tank Setup: Thrives in densely planted tanks with shaded areas and gentle water flow.
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Experience Level: Hardy and relatively easy to care for, suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
Add the vibrant Cardinal Tetra to your aquarium and enjoy a lively, colorful display that brings natural beauty and peaceful energy to your aquatic community.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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