Description
White Finned Rosy Tetra (Hyphessobrycon rosaceus) – A Soft Glow of Elegance and Color
Enhance your freshwater aquarium with the graceful beauty of the White Finned Rosy Tetra (Hyphessobrycon rosaceus), a stunning species known for its delicate, translucent white fins and soft rosy pink body. This elegant tetra combines subtle beauty with active swimming behavior, making it a wonderful addition to community tanks looking for a peaceful and colorful species.
Native to the gentle rivers and streams of South America, the White Finned Rosy Tetra is well-suited to well-planted tanks where it can display its elegant fins and shimmering hues. Its peaceful nature and sociable behavior make it an ideal choice for community aquariums with other small, non-aggressive fish.
Key Features & Care Guidelines:
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Delicate Fins & Coloration: Soft pink body with contrasting, translucent white fins that shimmer elegantly in the water.
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Behavior: Peaceful and active schooling fish; best kept in groups of 6 or more to encourage natural schooling behavior and reduce stress.
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Tank Size: Minimum 15 gallons recommended to ensure ample space for swimming and social interaction.
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Water Parameters: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, and temperatures from 72°F to 78°F (22°C to 26°C).
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Diet: Omnivorous; accepts flakes, micro pellets, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia.
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Tank Setup: Ideal for planted tanks with plenty of hiding spots, open swimming areas, and gentle water flow. Soft lighting helps bring out the subtle beauty of their fins.
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Experience Level: Hardy and beginner-friendly, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.
The White Finned Rosy Tetra (Hyphessobrycon rosaceus) is a perfect addition to any peaceful, community aquarium, adding an understated yet elegant glow to your tank. Its serene beauty and lively behavior will enhance the tranquility and color of your aquatic environment.
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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