Description
Hemiodus Red Tail – Graceful Midwater Swimmer
(Hemiodus gracilis)
The Hemiodus Red Tail is a sleek and elegant schooling fish native to the clear and blackwater rivers of South America. Recognised for their torpedo-shaped silver bodies and distinct red or orange tail fins, these fish bring both movement and shine to any aquarium.
A peaceful and active species, Hemiodus gracilis does best when kept in groups of six or more, where their natural schooling behaviour can truly be appreciated. They make excellent additions to large community or river-style aquariums alongside peaceful cichlids, characins, or catfish.
Key Features:
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Striking silver body with a vibrant red or orange tail
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Peaceful, active midwater schooling fish
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Adds movement and natural behaviour to large aquariums
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Perfect for South American community setups
Care Information:
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Scientific Name: Hemiodus gracilis
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Adult Size: 12–15 cm
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Temperature: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Tank Size: Minimum 250 litres
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Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys quality flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods
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Compatibility: Peaceful; ideal with other non-aggressive species of similar size
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Tank Setup: Open swimming space with gentle flow and subdued lighting
Why Choose Hemiodus Red Tail?
With their shimmering bodies and fluid group movements, Hemiodus Red Tails add elegance and energy to any aquarium. Perfect for aquarists who appreciate natural schooling behaviour and refined beauty.
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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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
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.
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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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