Description
Long Fin Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) – Graceful Elegance with a Splash of Color
Enhance your aquarium with the striking beauty of the Long Fin Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques), a stunning variation of the classic Serpae Tetra. Known for its delicate, flowing long fins and vibrant red body, this species adds both elegance and lively color to your community tank. With its graceful fins that sway elegantly in the water, the Long Fin Serpae Tetra is a true showstopper.
Native to the slow-moving rivers and tributaries of South America, the Long Fin Serpae Tetra is a peaceful yet active species that thrives in schools. While its bold red coloration and long fins catch the eye, it is also an easy-to-care-for fish that makes a great addition to a wide variety of freshwater setups.
Key Features & Care Guidelines:
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Stunning Appearance: Bright red body with long, flowing fins that give it a graceful and elegant look.
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Behavior: Peaceful yet active schooling fish, best kept in groups of 6 or more to promote natural social behavior and reduce stress.
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons recommended to provide enough space for schooling and swimming.
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Water Parameters: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5, and temperatures from 72°F to 79°F (22°C to 26°C).
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Diet: Omnivorous; readily accepts flakes, micro pellets, and live or frozen foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
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Tank Setup: Ideal for planted tanks with open swimming areas, hiding spots, and moderate water flow.
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Experience Level: Hardy and easy to care for, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
Add the Long Fin Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) to your aquarium to enjoy a burst of vibrant color, combined with flowing elegance and peaceful behavior. Whether swimming through plants or displaying their elegant fins, these tetras will undoubtedly become a highlight in your tank.
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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