Description
Peru Bleeding Blue Tetra (Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus) – A Stunning Splash of Blue and Elegance
Bring a beautiful, striking contrast to your freshwater aquarium with the Peru Bleeding Blue Tetra (Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus), a captivating species known for its vibrant blue body, accented by a deep red streak running through its tail and fins. The rich coloration and unique “bleeding” red markings set this tetra apart from other species, making it a true showstopper in community tanks.
Native to the clear, slow-moving rivers of Peru and surrounding regions, the Peru Bleeding Blue Tetra is a peaceful and active fish that thrives in schools. It’s perfect for community aquariums, as it maintains a calm demeanor and can easily coexist with other non-aggressive species.
Key Features & Care Guidelines:
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Striking Coloration: Brilliant blue body with a bold red streak near the tail, giving it a "bleeding" effect that contrasts beautifully against the blue.
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Behavior: Peaceful, active schooling fish that should be 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 ample space for swimming and schooling behavior.
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Water Parameters: Prefers soft, slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, and temperatures from 72°F to 80°F (22°C to 27°C).
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Diet: Omnivorous; accepts a wide variety of foods including flakes, micro pellets, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.
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Tank Setup: Thrives in planted tanks with gentle water flow, plenty of swimming space, and hiding spots. Soft lighting will help bring out their vibrant colors.
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Experience Level: Hardy and relatively easy to care for, making them a great choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
The Peru Bleeding Blue Tetra (Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus) is a dazzling addition to any freshwater aquarium, with its striking color patterns and peaceful nature. Add this beautiful species to your tank and watch as it brings vibrancy and liveliness to your aquatic world.
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.
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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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