{"product_id":"reed-tetra","title":"Reed Tetra","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eThe Reed Tetra is a small and peaceful schooling fish appreciated for its subtle beauty, gentle nature, and suitability for planted community aquariums. Its slender body, soft silver colouring, and delicate finnage make it an excellent choice for natural aquascapes where its calm behaviour and shoaling instincts can truly shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eAlthough not as brightly coloured as some tetra species, Reed Tetras display attractive iridescent tones and elegant swimming behaviour when kept in groups. They are hardy and adaptable once established, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists looking to create a tranquil freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"sgkise\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"724\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eApproximately 3–4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eSlim, elongated tetra body shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eColouration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eSilver to translucent body with subtle reflective tones and delicate finnage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eFemales are typically slightly fuller-bodied, especially when mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eApproximately 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1y8x2eq\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003ePeaceful and shy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eMiddle levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eSocial Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eA schooling species that feels safest and displays best behaviour in groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eMinimum of 6–10 individuals recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1ebn8ry\" data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e60 litres recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e22–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eSoft to moderately hard water preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eGentle to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eDark gravel or sand enhances natural colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003ePlanted aquarium with driftwood, shaded areas, and open swimming space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eLow to moderate lighting preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1alyfdz\" data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eReed Tetras are omnivorous and accept a wide range of quality aquarium foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"yg0mkm\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eSuitable Foods\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fngp54\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eQuality micro pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15tproe\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eCrushed tropical flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"31j6kf\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eBaby brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q8b20j\" data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1giatbv\" data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eFrozen cyclops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xi1ltc\" data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eSmall live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"r37na8\" data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eFeeding Frequency\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily in small portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"14bu82z\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"polr49\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwszac\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eOther peaceful tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rjrheu\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hnqlh\" data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bh93b7\" data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eSmall peaceful gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1glipv7\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eDwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"srzxm8\" data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eAvoid Housing With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sns8gd\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eLarge aggressive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4v8mwa\" data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eFin nippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vdypb4\" data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003ePredatory species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"d0niwh\" data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eEgg scatterer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eBest bred in soft, slightly acidic water with fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Adults may consume eggs if left in the breeding tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"nh855t\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3dnd71\" data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003eBest colour and confidence shown in larger schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17fnekk\" data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eDense planting helps reduce stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hkn2qe\" data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eSensitive to poor water quality and sudden changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k3dlf\" data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003eExcellent choice for peaceful planted aquariums and nano communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Photo is for reference only. Exact fish may vary in size and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Fish","offers":[{"title":"1 x","offer_id":51859119112478,"sku":"ReedTetra","price":6.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2074\/2485\/files\/Tetra_Reed_Tetra.jpg?v=1778992637","url":"https:\/\/www.petessentialswarehouse.co.nz\/products\/reed-tetra","provider":"Pet Essentials Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}