Terms and Conditions
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Rummynose Tetra
£2.50
Characidae
| Aquarium Level | Middle - Top |
|---|---|
| Water Type | Freshwater |
Rummynose tetras are naturally found in forest creeks where leaflitter and detritus stain the water dark with tannins. In these soft, acidic blackwater habitats they swim in large shoals and this sociable nature means that they should be kept in good numbers in the aquarium. Aquatic plants are rare in their natural environment, but dead leaves carpet the ground "“ most shade and shelter is provided by bankside growth or floating plants.
Although the fish seen in our stores are tank bred in less extreme conditions, "˜rummies"™ are at their best in acidic water and will show their best colours when the pH is low. When kept in more alkaline conditions, parameters such as nitrate become more problematic and may cause a significant loss of colour as a first symptom of stress. As with many blackwater species, the higher background bacterial populations in hard, alkaline water may be challenging for them, making good maintenance and hygiene very important
Characidae
| Aquarium Level | Middle - Top |
|---|---|
| Water Type | Freshwater |
Rummynose tetras are naturally found in forest creeks where leaflitter and detritus stain the water dark with tannins. In these soft, acidic blackwater habitats they swim in large shoals and this sociable nature means that they should be kept in good numbers in the aquarium. Aquatic plants are rare in their natural environment, but dead leaves carpet the ground "“ most shade and shelter is provided by bankside growth or floating plants.
Although the fish seen in our stores are tank bred in less extreme conditions, "˜rummies"™ are at their best in acidic water and will show their best colours when the pH is low. When kept in more alkaline conditions, parameters such as nitrate become more problematic and may cause a significant loss of colour as a first symptom of stress. As with many blackwater species, the higher background bacterial populations in hard, alkaline water may be challenging for them, making good maintenance and hygiene very important
Shipping Policy
We ship our fish with DX, the only courier in the United Kingdom who are licensed to ship fish and other livestock by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
We can guarantee next-day delivery for £32 between Monday and Thursday for orders placed before 1pm and for boxes up to 25kg.
We are able to ship on Friday for a Saturday arrival, but this service will cost £45.
Please note that we will not send a fish that day if overnight temperatures are due to be lower than 6 degrees Celsius.
Some of the fish we stock can be sexed and are sold in a pair of 1 male and 1 female. Please bear in mind, however, that we attempt to match them correctly to the best of our anatomic knowledge but there can be some mistakes, as it is not always guaranteed that the fish will be oppositely sexed.
All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for their safety and security.
The bags are then packed into a polystyrene box with a 40h heat pack and a cardboard outer.
After a shipping date is agreed upon, it is the responsibility of the buyer to be at home when the package arrives.
Once the fish arrive it is your responsibility to acclimatise and then quarantine them using the dripping method. All fish leave our care in good health.
International Shipping
On account of stringent regulations and certificates surrounding the shipping of live fish reintroduced following the United Kingdom’s (UK) exit from the European Union (EU) in 2016, Aquarium-Fish Ltd are no longer able to ship to the EU.
However, we are able to ship anywhere else in the world. Please get in touch if you reside outside the UK and are interested in making a purchase to discuss shipping costs and times.
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