{"product_id":"ruby-tetra-axelrodia-riesei","title":"Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia riesei)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ruby Tetra is an exceptionally small and colorful tetra that is similar to many microrasboras and is an excellent candidate for the planted or nano aquarium!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Ruby Tetra (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAxelrodia riesei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) is an very small tetra that has recently become more popular among aquarists due to its elegant appearance, peaceful disposition, and very small size. While it is a tetra, it shares many similarities with the popular microrasboras in the aquarium hobbies. This shoaling fish can be the highlight in many peaceful community aquariums and it is a particular standout in the planted aquarium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Ruby Tetra typically occupies the top and middle level of the water column, although it can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well. It is typically safe with other peaceful, small fish. Unlike many tetras, it is shoaling rather than schooling. Due to its extra small size, it can be viewed as similar to microrasboras as far as its compatibility with dwarf shrimp. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. The Ruby Tetra must be kept in groups of at least 6 or more. Its natural habitat contains slightly acidic water rich in tannins and leaf litter. It requires very clean water to thrive and it will display optimal coloration and health in a planted aquarium with dark, sandy substrate and slow-flowing water, especially where floating plants are present.  It should not be kept with overly boisterous tankmates that will out-compete it during feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile not a picky eater, the Ruby Tetra will thrive and remain very colorful on a varied diet of mostly carnivorous foods. High-quality flake food, pellets, and live, frozen, or freeze-dried \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArtemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, microworms, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTubifex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, and finely chopped bloodworms will all be readily accepted.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeautiful coloration and very small size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeaceful disposition with fish and peaceful invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery active and noticeable fish in any aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIdeal for nano and planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTemperature: 68° - 82.4° F (20° - 28° C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epH: 5.0-7.0, slightly acidic water is preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKH: 3 - 12 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 10 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiet: Micropredator. Will easily accept high quality dry and frozen foods of appropriate size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSocial Behavior: Peaceful, schooling\/shoaling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrigin: Upper Rio Meta System, Colombia, South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAverage Adult Size: .6 - .8 inches (1.5-2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAverage Purchase Size: .6 inches (1.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"School of 3","offer_id":49069544734873,"sku":"uym1790041745453","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 6","offer_id":49069544767641,"sku":"eta1790041745454","price":28.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 9","offer_id":49069544800409,"sku":"bnn1790041745455","price":35.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School of 12","offer_id":49069544833177,"sku":"ojj1790041745456","price":38.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/ruby-tetra-axelrodia-riesei_1.jpg?v=1790041749","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/ruby-tetra-axelrodia-riesei","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}