Peugeot Tetra (Hyphessobrycon peugeoti)

The Peugeot Tetra (Hyphessobrycon peugeoti) is native to Brazil's Rio Juruena drainage, part of the larger Tapajós River system within the Amazon Basin. This region of central Brazil contains an extensive network of tropical rivers and tributaries that support a remarkable diversity of freshwater fish, including numerous tetra species.

Freshwater environments throughout the region vary considerably, with submerged roots, fallen branches, leaf litter, and natural shoreline vegetation contributing to the structure of many waterways. These features provide shelter and support small aquatic organisms that form part of the natural food web. While the precise habitat preferences of the Peugeot Tetra are not extensively documented, its geographic origin provides useful context for understanding the environments associated with this species.

For aquarium keeping, the most practical approach is to provide stable water conditions, natural shelter, and sufficient swimming space for a group. These elements offer a suitable environment for Peugeot Tetras without requiring aquarists to reproduce the exact conditions of their native river system.

A South American-inspired planted aquarium provides an attractive setting for the Peugeot Tetra (Hyphessobrycon peugeoti). Combining natural driftwood, live plants, and carefully placed botanicals creates a layered environment with sheltered areas and open water where these small, social fish can swim comfortably as a group.

Hardscape & Natural Structure

• Spider Wood: Its branching structure creates natural-looking cover while allowing Peugeot Tetras to swim between and around the wood without sacrificing valuable open space.
• Malaysian Driftwood: Its heavier, darker structure provides a natural focal point and shaded areas. Position larger pieces toward the back or sides to avoid crowding the swimming area.
• Smooth River Stones: Optional accents that help define planted areas and create natural transitions between driftwood and substrate.

Aquatic Plants

• Amazon Sword (Echinodorus spp.): Compact varieties provide broad-leaved background cover without overwhelming smaller aquariums. Allow sufficient room for mature growth.
• Dwarf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata): Creates low-growing vegetation around the foreground and hardscape. Occasional trimming helps preserve open swimming areas.
• Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus): Attaches easily to driftwood and provides additional cover without requiring nutrient-rich substrate. Although not native to South America, it is a practical choice for a South American-inspired planted aquarium.

Arrange taller plants toward the rear and sides, leaving the central portion of the aquarium relatively open.

Botanicals & Natural Details

• Aquatic Arts Botanical Combo Packs: An excellent way to introduce natural leaves, seed pods, and other botanical materials into the aquarium. These additions create visual texture, provide surfaces for biofilm development, and help establish a more natural-looking environment.
• Tannin Tea Bags: A convenient option for aquarists who prefer the subtle amber coloration associated with tannin-rich freshwater environments. Tannins are optional and are not required for successful Peugeot Tetra care.
• Additional Botanicals: Explore our botanicals collection for natural materials that complement driftwood, plants, and leaf-litter-inspired aquascapes.

Place botanical materials selectively around driftwood and planted areas rather than covering the entire substrate. This preserves a clean, open layout while adding natural detail.

Substrate, Lighting & Layout

• Substrate: Fine sand or a planted-aquarium substrate works well. Choose based on plant requirements and the desired appearance rather than a specific substrate requirement for Peugeot Tetras.
• Lighting: Moderate lighting supports live plant growth, while taller plants and hardscape create shaded retreats.
• Layout: Concentrate larger decorations and dense planting toward the back and sides, preserving uninterrupted horizontal swimming space.
• Background: A dark aquarium background provides attractive visual contrast with the Peugeot Tetra's reddish tones and dark markings.

How Peugeot Tetras Use the Aquascape

Peugeot Tetras are social, open-water fish that benefit from having room to move together while remaining close to natural cover. A thoughtfully arranged aquascape provides open areas for group swimming and planted or shaded areas where individuals can retreat when needed.

Rather than filling the aquarium with decorations, create a balance between structure and swimming space. This allows the fish's natural appearance and group behavior to remain the focus of the display.

Aquatic Arts Tip

Build the aquascape around an open swimming area, then use driftwood, plants, and an Aquatic Arts Botanical Combo Pack to add structure around its edges. Choose hardscape pieces that suit the aquarium's dimensions rather than following a fixed number of decorations. The result is a natural-looking display that supports the needs of a group of Peugeot Tetras while leaving room for the fish to be seen and appreciated.

The Peugeot Tetra (Hyphessobrycon peugeoti) benefits from a varied diet of appropriately sized prepared, frozen, and live foods. Its small mouth makes food size especially important for the 2–3 cm specimens offered by Aquatic Arts. Quality prepared foods should form the foundation of its diet, while supplemental live and frozen foods provide nutritional variety and encourage natural feeding activity.

Recommended Foods & Feeding

• High-Quality Micro Pellets: Appropriately sized floating or slow-sinking micro pellets formulated for tropical community fish provide a balanced everyday staple. Choose pellets small enough for Peugeot Tetras to swallow comfortably.
• Finely Crushed Flake Foods: Quality tropical flakes offer a convenient alternative to micro pellets. Crush larger flakes into manageable pieces and distribute them across the water's surface so multiple fish can feed.
• Live Baby Brine Shrimp: An excellent supplemental food, particularly for smaller specimens and newly introduced Peugeot Tetras. Their movement can encourage feeding responses while providing additional dietary variety.
• Live Moina & Daphnia: Aquatic Arts Live Moina are especially useful for smaller Peugeot Tetras because of their small size and active movement. Appropriately sized Live Daphnia offer another excellent option as the fish grow. Both encourage natural feeding behavior and make valuable additions to a varied diet.
• Frozen Foods: Frozen cyclops and baby brine shrimp provide convenient alternatives to live foods. Thaw before feeding and select portions that are small enough for the fish to consume easily.
• Additional Live Microfoods: Aquatic Arts Microworms, Banana Worms, and Walter Worms may be offered occasionally for additional variety. Because these foods tend to sink, they are less practical as regular foods for midwater-feeding tetras. Explore our live foods collection for additional feeding options suited to small freshwater fish.

Feeding Frequency & Portion Size

Feed small portions once or twice daily, adjusting the amount according to the group's appetite and feeding response. Offer only what the fish can consume comfortably without allowing excess food to accumulate on the substrate.

Rotate supplemental live and frozen foods throughout the week while maintaining a quality prepared staple. Observe the group during feeding to ensure smaller or less assertive individuals receive adequate food.

Aquatic Arts Feeding Tip

When introducing Peugeot Tetras to a new aquarium, distribute small amounts of food across several areas of the tank rather than concentrating everything in one location. This helps reduce competition and gives less assertive individuals better access to food. Watch each fish during the first several feedings to confirm that the entire group is eating regularly.

The Peugeot Tetra (Hyphessobrycon peugeoti) is a generally peaceful South American tetra best maintained with small, nonaggressive freshwater fish that share similar water requirements. Suitable companions should not intimidate these small tetras, compete excessively for food, or restrict their swimming space.

Peugeot Tetras should be kept in groups of 8–10 or more of their own species. Other schooling fish cannot replace this group. The following recommendations are individual compatibility options, not a stocking list intended for one aquarium.

Recommended Tank Mates

• Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) — Peaceful Schooling Companion: A familiar community tetra that can share suitable temperature and water conditions with Peugeot Tetras. Maintain Neon Tetras in their own group and provide sufficient swimming space for both species.
• Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae) — Small Community Companion: Their peaceful temperament and small adult size make Ember Tetras a suitable option for planted community aquariums. Both species use open swimming areas, so avoid overcrowding with multiple schools.
• Green Neon Tetra (Paracheirodon simulans) — Small Midwater Companion: A peaceful species that can work well alongside Peugeot Tetras when the aquarium provides suitable overlapping water conditions. Green Neons generally prefer warmer, softer water, so confirm that the chosen conditions accommodate both species.
• Habrosus Corydoras (Corydoras habrosus) — Peaceful Bottom-Dwelling Companion: Also called the Salt and Pepper Cory, this small catfish spends much of its time foraging near the substrate. Its peaceful temperament and different feeding habits make it one of our preferred companions for Peugeot Tetras. Maintain a proper Corydoras group.
• Pygmy Corydoras (Corydoras pygmaeus) — Small Bottom and Midwater Companion: These peaceful catfish are suitable for planted community aquariums and should be kept in groups. Unlike many larger Corydoras, they also swim in midwater, so account for their activity when planning aquarium stocking.
• Otocinclus Catfish (Otocinclus spp.) — Peaceful Algae and Biofilm Grazer: A suitable companion for a mature, well-established planted aquarium with adequate natural grazing opportunities and supplemental feeding. Otocinclus should be kept in groups and are not recommended for newly established aquariums.

Tank Mates to Approach With Caution

• Marbled Hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata) — Surface-Dwelling Schooling Fish: Their peaceful temperament can make them compatible, but they require their own group, sufficient surface swimming space, and a tightly fitted aquarium lid. We would favor a larger aquarium rather than adding them to a minimum-size Peugeot Tetra setup.
• Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) — Generally Peaceful Centerpiece Fish: A possible companion in a sufficiently spacious, planted aquarium, but not our first recommendation. Individual temperament and competition around feeding areas should be considered.
• Apistogramma Dwarf Cichlids (Apistogramma spp.) — Territorial Bottom-Dwelling Fish: Some species may coexist with small tetras in larger aquariums, but breeding-related territorial behavior can create problems. Aquatic Arts would not recommend adding Apistogramma to a minimum-size Peugeot Tetra aquarium.

Tank Mates We Would Avoid

• Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) — Potential Predator: Adult angelfish may consume small tetras. We would not recommend this combination.
• Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) — Active Fin-Nipping Species: Their boisterous behavior and potential for fin nipping make them a poor choice, particularly around mature male Peugeot Tetras with elongated dorsal fins.
• Three-Spot Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus) — Large Territorial Gourami: Its larger adult size and potential for territorial aggression make it unsuitable for a small Peugeot Tetra community.
• Large or Predatory Cichlids — Predation and Aggression Risk: Avoid cichlids capable of swallowing small tetras or aggressively defending substantial territories.
• Large, Aggressive Community Fish — Competition and Stress Risk: Avoid species that regularly chase smaller fish, monopolize food, or create an excessively active environment.

Aquatic Arts Recommendation

For a 20-gallon long aquarium, we recommend starting with a group of 8–10 or more Peugeot Tetras and allowing them to settle before considering additional fish. If stocking capacity permits, a properly sized group of Habrosus Corydoras is one of our preferred additions because these peaceful bottom-oriented fish complement the tetras without introducing another competing midwater school.

For aquarists who prefer a mixed-tetra display, Neon Tetras or Ember Tetras are reasonable alternatives in a larger, appropriately stocked aquarium. Each species still needs its own group, and the combined swimming-space requirements must be considered.

Compatibility is about more than peaceful temperament. Aquarium dimensions, adult size, feeding competition, water conditions, and stocking density all matter. Aquatic Arts recommends choosing a smaller number of well-matched species rather than attempting to combine every fish that is described as community-friendly.

Shrimp Safe: Not Recommended for Shrimp Breeding Colonies

The Peugeot Tetra (Hyphessobrycon peugeoti) is a small, generally peaceful freshwater fish, but peaceful behavior toward other fish does not establish that it is safe with freshwater shrimp. Like many small tetras, Peugeot Tetras may opportunistically consume small aquatic invertebrates. Species-specific information about their behavior around ornamental shrimp is limited, so Aquatic Arts does not consider them a verified shrimp-safe species.

Compatibility With Freshwater Shrimp

• Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi): Adult shrimp may be large enough to avoid being eaten, but harassment and predation on smaller individuals remain possible. Aquatic Arts would not recommend this combination for customers trying to establish or expand a Neocaridina colony.
• Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata): Their larger adult size makes predation less likely than with smaller ornamental shrimp. However, this does not establish the Peugeot Tetra as a reliably safe companion. We would consider this a conditional combination rather than a recommended pairing.
• Other Caridina Shrimp (Caridina spp.): Differences in shrimp size, water requirements, and vulnerability make a general compatibility recommendation inappropriate. Aquatic Arts does not recommend combining Peugeot Tetras with specialized Caridina breeding colonies.

What About Baby Shrimp?

Newly hatched shrimp and small juveniles are vulnerable to predation by fish capable of swallowing them. Peugeot Tetras should be treated as a potential threat to shrimplets.

Aquarium moss, dense plants, and natural hiding places may reduce exposure, but they cannot guarantee survival.

Would Aquatic Arts Recommend Peugeot Tetras for a Shrimp Breeding Aquarium?

No. Aquatic Arts would not recommend Peugeot Tetras for an aquarium intended to breed Neocaridina, Caridina, or other ornamental freshwater shrimp.

Even if adult shrimp coexist with the fish, that does not establish that young shrimp will survive or that the colony will reproduce successfully over time.

Aquatic Arts Recommendation

Choose Peugeot Tetras for a peaceful, appropriately stocked fish community rather than a dedicated shrimp breeding aquarium.

If maintaining a healthy, reproducing shrimp colony is the priority, Aquatic Arts recommends a species-only shrimp aquarium without fish. This removes the unnecessary predation risk and provides a more dependable environment for raising young shrimp.

Breeding Difficulty: Not Well Documented — Experienced Breeders Recommended

Reproduction Type: Presumed Egg-Scatterer

The Peugeot Tetra (Hyphessobrycon peugeoti) is a less commonly kept South American tetra. Aquarists interested in breeding this species can use established techniques for small egg-scattering tetras as a starting point, although successful reproduction may require experimentation.

Identifying Males & Females

Mature males may develop more pronounced reddish coloration and an elongated dorsal fin, while females generally display less elaborate finnage. These differences can vary between individuals and may become more noticeable as the fish mature.

At the 2–3 cm purchase size offered by Aquatic Arts, customers should not expect every Peugeot Tetra to be reliably sexable.

Breeding Behavior & Spawning

Peugeot Tetras are expected to reproduce through egg scattering, a reproductive strategy common among related Hyphessobrycon species. Egg-scattering tetras typically release eggs among fine-leaved vegetation or other spawning materials without providing parental care.

Detailed spawning observations for Peugeot Tetras are limited, so the precise courtship behavior and conditions that encourage spawning are not well established.

In a community aquarium, eggs and newly hatched fry may be consumed by adult fish or other tank mates. A separate breeding aquarium offers a better opportunity to protect developing young.

Preparing a Breeding Aquarium

For aquarists interested in attempting to breed Peugeot Tetras, the following techniques commonly used with other small egg-scattering tetras provide a practical starting point:

• Separate Breeding Aquarium: A dedicated, established aquarium allows closer observation of spawning activity and helps protect eggs and fry from other fish.
• Spawning Materials: Fine-leaved aquatic plants, Java Moss, or spawning mops may provide suitable areas for egg deposition.
• Gentle Filtration: An established sponge filter provides biological filtration while minimizing strong currents and reducing the risk of fry being drawn into the filter.
• Adult Conditioning: Offer a varied diet of quality prepared foods and appropriately sized live foods to maintain healthy breeding condition.
• Egg Protection: If spawning occurs, removing the adults after spawning may help prevent egg predation.

These are suggested breeding practices rather than a confirmed Peugeot Tetra breeding protocol.

Raising Peugeot Tetra Fry

If spawning produces viable eggs, newly free-swimming fry may require extremely small first foods, such as infusoria or appropriately sized commercial fry foods.

As the fry grow, Aquatic Arts Banana Worms, Walter Worms, and Microworms can provide additional feeding options once the young fish are large enough to consume them. Newly hatched baby brine shrimp may be introduced when their mouth size allows.

Maintain stable water conditions, gentle filtration, and careful feeding. Small, regular water changes and prompt removal of uneaten food help maintain water quality without unnecessarily disturbing developing fry.

Would Aquatic Arts Recommend Breeding Peugeot Tetras?

Peugeot Tetras may interest experienced aquarists who enjoy working with less commonly bred freshwater fish. However, Aquatic Arts would not recommend them as a beginner breeding project or for customers seeking predictable breeding results.

For those interested in attempting reproduction, a separate breeding aquarium, careful observation, and a willingness to adjust techniques based on the fish's behavior provide the most practical approach.

About the Peugeot Tetra

What is a Peugeot Tetra?

The Peugeot Tetra (Hyphessobrycon peugeoti) is a small South American freshwater tetra recognized for its reddish coloration, contrasting dark markings, and distinctive male dorsal fin. It is less commonly encountered in the aquarium hobby than many familiar community tetras.

Where do Peugeot Tetras come from?

Peugeot Tetras are native to Brazil's Rio Juruena drainage, part of the larger Tapajós River system within the Amazon Basin.

How big do Peugeot Tetras get?

Peugeot Tetras are small fish, with an estimated adult total length of approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm), including the tail fin. This is an approximate size rather than a guaranteed maximum.

What size are the Peugeot Tetras sold by Aquatic Arts?

Aquatic Arts offers Peugeot Tetras at approximately 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 inches), measured from the nose to the end of the tail fin.

Are male and female Peugeot Tetras different?

Mature males may develop stronger reddish coloration and an elongated dorsal fin. Females generally have less elaborate finnage, although these differences can be difficult to identify in younger fish.

Will young Peugeot Tetras develop more color as they mature?

They may. Reddish coloration and distinctive finnage can become more noticeable with maturity, particularly in males. Individual genetics, diet, and aquarium conditions also influence appearance.

Will my Peugeot Tetras arrive looking like the mature males shown in photographs?

Not necessarily. Aquatic Arts offers Peugeot Tetras at approximately 2–3 cm, and some individuals may not yet display fully developed adult coloration or finnage. Appearance also varies by sex and individual fish. Customers should not expect every specimen to resemble a fully mature male.

Aquarium Care & Requirements

Are Peugeot Tetras good for beginners?

Peugeot Tetras are better suited to aquarists familiar with aquarium cycling, stable water conditions, and maintaining social fish in groups. Aquatic Arts would generally recommend a more established beginner species for someone setting up their first aquarium.

What is the minimum aquarium size for Peugeot Tetras?

Aquatic Arts recommends a 20-gallon long aquarium as a practical minimum for a group. The longer footprint provides useful horizontal swimming space.

Can Peugeot Tetras live in a 10-gallon aquarium?

Aquatic Arts would not recommend a 10-gallon aquarium as their standard long-term home. Its limited horizontal swimming space makes accommodating a properly sized group more difficult.

How many Peugeot Tetras should be kept together?

Aquatic Arts recommends a group of at least 8–10 Peugeot Tetras. This is our practical husbandry recommendation for supporting natural group behavior, rather than a scientifically established minimum specific to this species.

Can I keep just one Peugeot Tetra?

Aquatic Arts does not recommend keeping Peugeot Tetras individually. They are best maintained with others of their own species rather than relying on unrelated schooling fish for companionship.

Do Peugeot Tetras need a planted aquarium?

A planted aquarium is strongly recommended. Live plants provide sheltered areas and help create a comfortable environment, while open spaces allow the group to swim without obstruction.

What water temperature do Peugeot Tetras need?

Aquatic Arts recommends 72–79°F (22–26°C). Maintaining a consistent temperature is more important than targeting one exact number.

What pH is best for Peugeot Tetras?

A recommended pH range is 6.0–7.5. Avoid sudden changes in water chemistry.

Do Peugeot Tetras need soft water?

Soft to moderately hard water is recommended, with a suggested general hardness of 2–10 dGH. Stable conditions are preferable to frequent adjustments.

Do Peugeot Tetras need strong water flow?

No strong current is necessary. Gentle to moderate circulation with calmer areas provides a practical aquarium environment.

Are Peugeot Tetras active swimmers?

Peugeot Tetras benefit from open swimming areas with nearby planted cover. This arrangement allows the group to move comfortably while having access to sheltered areas.

Tank Mates & Compatibility

Are Peugeot Tetras peaceful community fish?

Peugeot Tetras are generally considered peaceful and are best paired with small, nonaggressive fish that share similar water requirements. Compatibility also depends on aquarium size, feeding competition, and stocking density.

Can Peugeot Tetras live with Neon Tetras?

Neon Tetras (Paracheirodon innesi) are a reasonable companion option in a sufficiently spacious aquarium with overlapping water conditions. Both species require their own groups, so Aquatic Arts recommends allowing adequate swimming space rather than crowding multiple schools into a small aquarium.

Are Peugeot Tetras compatible with Ember Tetras?

Ember Tetras (Hyphessobrycon amandae) are a possible companion because of their peaceful temperament and small adult size. Both species use open swimming areas, so Aquatic Arts would recommend this combination only where the aquarium comfortably accommodates separate groups.

Can Peugeot Tetras live with Corydoras?

Small, peaceful species such as Habrosus Corydoras (Corydoras habrosus), also called Salt and Pepper Corydoras, are among our preferred companion options. Not every Corydoras species has the same temperature, space, or activity requirements, so compatibility should be evaluated by species.

Would Aquatic Arts recommend Peugeot Tetras with Bettas?

No, not as a standard recommendation. Bettas vary in temperament, and differences in activity and feeding behavior can create unnecessary compatibility problems. Aquatic Arts favors more predictable community combinations.

Can Peugeot Tetras live with Angelfish?

Aquatic Arts does not recommend this combination. Adult Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) may consume small tetras, creating an avoidable predation risk.

Are Peugeot Tetras safe with freshwater shrimp?

Aquatic Arts does not classify Peugeot Tetras as verified shrimp-safe. Adult shrimp may sometimes coexist with small tetras, but harassment and predation remain possible. We would not recommend this species for an aquarium where shrimp safety is the priority.

Will Peugeot Tetras eat baby shrimp?

Peugeot Tetras should be considered potential predators of newly hatched shrimp and small juveniles. Aquatic Arts does not recommend keeping them in shrimp breeding aquariums.

Are Peugeot Tetras better suited to a species-focused aquarium or a mixed community aquarium?

Aquatic Arts recommends starting with a species-focused group of Peugeot Tetras, particularly in a 20-gallon long aquarium. A mixed community can also be appropriate when the aquarium provides sufficient space and compatible water conditions, but a simpler stocking plan makes it easier to observe feeding, behavior, and overall health.

Diet, Breeding & Buying Decisions

What do Peugeot Tetras eat?

Offer appropriately sized micro pellets or finely crushed tropical flakes as staple foods. Supplement their diet with small live or frozen foods such as baby brine shrimp, Moina, suitably sized Daphnia, and frozen cyclops.

Will Peugeot Tetras eat live Daphnia and Moina?

Live Moina and appropriately sized Daphnia are suitable supplemental foods to offer Peugeot Tetras. Smaller Moina are particularly useful for fish at the 2–3 cm purchase size. Individual feeding responses may vary, especially immediately after introduction.

How often should Peugeot Tetras be fed?

Feed small portions once or twice daily, adjusting the amount according to the group's appetite. Remove excess food when necessary to maintain water quality.

Are Peugeot Tetras easy to breed?

Successful captive reproduction has been reported, but detailed, repeatable home-aquarium breeding methods are not widely documented. Aquatic Arts would not recommend Peugeot Tetras as a beginner breeding project. Experienced aquarists may experiment with techniques used for related egg-scattering tetras.

How do Peugeot Tetras compare with Neon Tetras?

Neon Tetras (Paracheirodon innesi) are more familiar in the aquarium hobby and have well-established care recommendations. Peugeot Tetras offer a different appearance, including reddish coloration, contrasting markings, and distinctive male finnage, but are a less established choice for beginners.

How do Peugeot Tetras compare with Ember Tetras?

Both are small South American tetras suited to thoughtfully planned planted aquariums. Ember Tetras are recognized for their compact size and orange-red coloration, while Peugeot Tetras are distinguished by darker markings and the elongated dorsal fins that may develop in mature males.

Would Aquatic Arts recommend Peugeot Tetras for a first community aquarium?

For a completely new aquarist, Aquatic Arts would generally recommend starting with a more familiar beginner species. Peugeot Tetras are a better choice for customers already comfortable maintaining stable water conditions and properly sized groups of small fish.

How are Peugeot Tetras shipped by Aquatic Arts?

Aquatic Arts ships live fish using UPS Next Day Air in our insulated Live Arrival Guarantee™ Box, with temperature-control materials as appropriate. Shipping may be delayed when weather conditions could compromise animal safety.

Does Aquatic Arts offer a Live Arrival Guarantee on Peugeot Tetras?

Yes. Peugeot Tetras are covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, subject to the published terms. If an animal arrives deceased, submit the required photographs and order information through our DOA Claim Form. Review our Refund & Policy Page for reporting requirements and eligibility.

Shipping Information

At Aquatic Arts, the health and safety of our Peugeot Tetras (Hyphessobrycon peugeoti) come first. Our fish are carefully observed, conditioned, and prepared for shipment to help ensure they arrive healthy and ready to settle into their new aquarium.

How Your Peugeot Tetras Are Shipped

• Shipping Method: All live fish are shipped via UPS Next Day Air to minimize time in transit.
• Protective Packaging: Peugeot Tetras are packed in our insulated Aquatic Arts Live Arrival Guarantee™ Box, with appropriate temperature-control materials when needed.
• Weather Considerations: Shipments may be held during unsafe weather conditions to protect the fish from extreme temperatures.
• Careful Preparation: Fish are monitored and prepared for shipping using our established livestock handling procedures.

Acclimating Your Peugeot Tetras

Peugeot Tetras are small schooling fish that benefit from a calm introduction to an established aquarium.

• Prepare the Aquarium: Make sure the aquarium is fully cycled, with stable temperature and water parameters before your fish arrive.
• Dim the Lighting: Keep aquarium lights low during introduction to help reduce stress.
• Check the Shipment Promptly: Open the shipping box upon delivery and inspect the fish and bags.
• Acclimate Carefully: Follow the acclimation instructions included with your shipment, avoiding prolonged exposure to shipping water.
• Introduce the Group Together: Transfer your Peugeot Tetras into the aquarium gently, without adding shipping water to the tank.
• Allow Time to Settle: Provide planted shelter and open swimming space. Young fish may initially appear pale or spend more time near cover while adjusting.

Aquatic Arts Tip: Avoid judging your Peugeot Tetras' final coloration immediately after delivery. Shipping stress and unfamiliar surroundings can temporarily affect their appearance, particularly in younger specimens.

Our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee

Every Peugeot Tetra purchased from Aquatic Arts is covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, subject to our published terms and conditions.

We take great care in preparing live animals for shipment, but we understand that problems can occasionally occur during transit.

If a Peugeot Tetra arrives deceased:

Submit a claim through our Live Arrival Guarantee / DOA Claim Form, including the required photographs and order information.

Your submission is directed to our customer service team at info@aquaticarts.com for review under our Live Arrival Guarantee policy.

For complete eligibility requirements, reporting deadlines, and claim conditions, please review our Refund & Policy Page.

Our goal is to help every Peugeot Tetra arrive safely and give customers the information they need to provide a successful transition into their aquarium.

Best Fishes,

The Aquatic Arts Team