Description

🎯 Red Tail Penguin Tetra – A Graceful Striker for Community Aquariums

Meet the elegant and striking Red Tail Penguin Tetra (Thayeria sp. “Teles Pires”) – a fresh take on the beloved penguin tetra species. What sets this variety apart is its vivid red tail, contrasted beautifully with the jet-black stripe that runs across its silver body. Sleek, social, and hardy, it’s the perfect schooling fish for aquarists of all levels. 🐧🔥

This active mid-level swimmer adds a dash of vibrancy and motion to peaceful aquariums. Their unique body posture—slightly tilted head-up—makes them fun to observe and a true standout in planted tanks. ✨

📸 Photo is a representation. Actual fish may vary slightly in size and coloration.

🔍 Quick Facts:

• Scientific Name: Thayeria sp. “Teles Pires”
• Common Name: Red Tail Penguin Tetra
• Origin: Teles Pires River Basin, Brazil
• Size: Up to 2 inches
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Schooling: Yes – groups of 6 or more recommended
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
• Water Temp: 74–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia

📦 Shipping Info

• We choose the safest, fastest, and most economical method to ship your fish.
• Live Arrival Guarantee included with every order.

DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival) ✅

• Photos Required: Please send photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of the delivery timestamp. Afterward, take a photo of the fish on a napkin or paper towel. 📸
• Refund Policy: DOA refunds apply only to the fish, not the shipping costs. We ship your order as quickly as possible, but sometimes it may take 2–3 business days to prepare.

Out of Stock? No Problem! 🐟

1. Choose a Replacement Fish from our collection.
2. Wait Until It’s Back in Stock – we’ll notify you as soon as it’s available.
3. Request a Full Refund – we value transparency and will make it right. 💯

Add a splash of contrast and energy to your tank with the Red Tail Penguin Tetra – a rare beauty now available at Source Aquatics. 🌿🐠