{"product_id":"redtail-penguin-tetra-thayeria-sp-rio-teles-pires","title":"Redtail Penguin Tetra (Thayeria sp. \"Rio Teles Pires\")","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Redtail Penguin Tetra (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThayeria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. \"Rio Teles Pires\") is a beautiful and uncommon South American tetra prized for its bold black lateral stripe and vibrant red tail. While it shares the characteristic \"penguin\" pattern that gives the group its common name, the brilliant red caudal fin sets this species apart from the more familiar Penguin Tetra found in the aquarium hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful by nature and best appreciated in a school, the Redtail Penguin Tetra adds graceful movement and eye-catching contrast to planted aquariums and community tanks. Its active midwater swimming behavior and elegant appearance make it an excellent choice for aquarists looking for something both distinctive and easy to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant red tail provides a unique twist on the classic Penguin Tetra pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful temperament makes it an excellent community aquarium fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost impressive when kept in schools, where natural schooling behavior shines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive midwater swimmer that adds constant movement to the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooks exceptional in planted aquariums and natural aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn uncommon species that stands out without being difficult to care for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore (High-Quality Flake Foods, Nano Pellets, Frozen Foods, Live Foods)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–2.5 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Gallons for a School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Water Column\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful Schools Starting at 6 Fish; Larger Groups Preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Purchase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 Inches \u003cem\u003e(assuming this matches your inventory)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74°–80°F (23°–27°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–8 dGH (18–140 ppm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbonate Hardness (KH):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–4 dKH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Dissolved Solids (TDS):\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–150 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Gallons for a School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful Schools Starting at 6 Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Water Column\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"School of 3","offer_id":53266342084975,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"School of 6","offer_id":53266342117743,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/products\/redtail-penguin-tetra-thayeria-sp-rio-teles-pires","provider":"Aquatic Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}