Description
Buenos Aires Tetra
Buenos Aires Tetra are a lively, slightly aggressive fish that live in freshwater aquariums. The fish are very hardy so great for first-time fish keepers. They can be fin-nippers, so a little care must be taken when choosing co-inhabitants.The Buenos Aires tetra will thrive in tanks with plenty of space to swim.
The Buenos Aires tetra originates from its namesake, South America. They are found in South America in the La Plata region of Argentina, Paraguay, and southeastern Brazil where they are commonly found in rivers, ponds, lakes, and streams.
Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions.
Features
Approx. size: 1-2cm
Maximum size: 6cm
Origin: South America
Ideal number kept together: 5+
If you need to calculate the maximum stocking capacity of your pond or aquarium click here.
Water conditions
pH: 5.5-8.5
Hardness: 18-357 ppm
Temperature: 16–28 °C
Ease of care
Easy. These warm water fish are great for hobbyist just starting to look after tropical freshwater fishes.
Diet
The main food we recommend would be tropical fish flake. Occasional live or frozen food can be given as a treat.
Compatibility
Community with no long fined fish.
Breeding/ Sex
Moderate. Egg layer. They have special requirements that will need to be researched. Males are more colourful and females are usually slimmer.
Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
|
Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
|
Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
|
Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
Orders over £50 that are under 2kg may be sent by a Royal Mail Tracked 24 service rather than via DPD Local (depending on parcel size).
Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones
