Description
Silvertip Tetra
The Silvertip Tetra is a peaceful, colourful and lively species. Best kept in shoals where they won't feel threatened.
Silvertip Tetras are named because of the silvery-white tips on their fins. The male Silvertip Tetras are a deep copper color, and females are much more pale.
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: 1-3cm
Maximum size: 5cm
Origin: Central Africa
Ideal number kept together: 6+
If you need to calculate the maximum stocking capacity of your pond or aquarium click here.
Water conditions
pH: 6.0–8.0
Hardness: 5-20 dH
Temperature: 23–28 °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 (like guppies) or fin nippers. A slightly more aggressive tetra, do not house with smaller tetras such as neons, as they may bully.
Popular tankmates: Platys, Molly, larger Tetra.
To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional Tab above.
Breeding
Moderate. Silvertip Tetras are egg-layers. You will see the male chase around the female for a little while. They will then start to rub sides and then the female will release eggs. If you intend to keep fry, the parents need to be removed as soon as the eggs are laid otherwise the parents will eat them. Males are more colourful and females are usually slimmer.
Life Span
They can live to anything from 3-5 years in perfect conditions.
Placing your Order
Please note we are unable to deliver live fish overseas or to unservicable postcodes that may effect welfare in transit. This includes but not limited to the following areas: Dublin and Eire, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Scottish Isles and Highlands, certain Scottish Borders areas. Postcodes: AB30-38, BT, DD8+, DG, FK17+, GY, HS, IV, JE, KA27-28, KE, PA20+, PH16, PH30+, PO30, TD, ZE. Please contact us if unsure about delivery. See Shipping Information tab for full terms.
In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).
Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.
All 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.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
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| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
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Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
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Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
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| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply: | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
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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 |
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones