Description
Lipstick Tetra – A Pop of Color and Personality
Add a playful burst of color and charm to your aquarium with the Lipstick Tetra, a unique freshwater fish named for its distinctive reddish-pink markings around the mouth that resemble a bold swipe of lipstick. Paired with a sleek silver body and subtle highlights, this eye-catching fish adds personality and elegance to any community setup.
Native to the clear streams and backwaters of South America, Lipstick Tetras are peaceful, active swimmers that thrive in groups. Their sociable nature and striking appearance make them a favorite among aquarists looking for a lively yet harmonious addition to their tank.
Key Features & Care Guidelines:
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Striking Coloration: Metallic silver body with vivid red or pink around the mouth and fins, giving the impression of "lipstick."
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Behavior: Peaceful, schooling fish that should be kept in groups of 6 or more for best health and social behavior.
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons recommended to allow plenty of swimming space.
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Water Parameters: Prefer soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5, and temperatures between 72°F and 80°F (22°C to 27°C).
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Diet: Omnivorous; thrives on a varied diet of high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and occasional frozen or live foods.
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Tank Setup: Enjoys planted tanks with open swimming areas and subdued lighting.
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Experience Level: Easy to care for; ideal for beginners and community aquariums.
Bring home the Lipstick Tetra for a splash of color, personality, and peaceful energy that will liven up your freshwater aquarium with every graceful swim.
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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