Description
Raccoon Tetra – The Playful and Striking Jewel of Your Aquarium
Introduce a splash of elegance and charm to your freshwater tank with the Raccoon Tetra, a stunning species known for its unique appearance and striking color pattern. Named for the distinctive black markings that resemble a raccoon’s mask, this tetra features a vibrant silver body adorned with dark, bold lines around the eyes and dorsal fins, creating an eye-catching contrast that’s sure to stand out in any aquarium.
Native to the rivers and streams of South America, the Raccoon Tetra thrives in well-planted tanks with plenty of swimming space. Known for its active yet peaceful nature, this tetra makes an excellent addition to community setups, where it adds beauty and liveliness to your aquatic display.
Key Features & Care Guidelines:
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Distinctive Markings: Black “mask” around the eyes, and bold, dark lines along the body, giving the fish its raccoon-inspired appearance.
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Behavior: Peaceful, active schooling fish that prefer being kept in groups of 6 or more to exhibit natural social behavior.
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons recommended to ensure plenty of space for swimming.
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Water Parameters: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral water with pH between 6.0 and 7.5, and temperatures ranging from 72°F to 80°F (22°C to 27°C).
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Diet: Omnivorous; accepts flakes, micro pellets, frozen, and live foods, including daphnia and brine shrimp.
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Tank Setup: Thrives in planted tanks with hiding spots and open swimming areas, as well as gentle water flow.
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Experience Level: Easy to care for and hardy, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
Add the Raccoon Tetra to your aquarium for a playful and elegant touch, with its beautiful markings and peaceful nature enhancing the beauty of 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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