4 Ruby Tetra

Ruby Tetra (Axelrodia riesei)

A tiny, jewel-like tetra prized for its deep ruby-red coloration. Peaceful and elegant, it’s perfect for nano and planted community aquariums.
• Common Name: Ruby Tetra
• Scientific Name: Axelrodia riesei
• Adult Ask for Size: ~0.8–1 inch
• Temperament: Peaceful, slightly shy
• Schooling: Yes — keep 8–12+ for best color and confidence
• Tank Ask for Size: 10–15+ gallons
• Water Temp: 72–80°F
• pH: 5.5–7.0 (prefers slightly acidic)
• Hardness: Soft
• Diet: Micro-pellets, finely crushed flakes, frozen/live foods (baby brine shrimp, daphnia)
• Lifespan: 3–5 years

Notes:
• Color intensifies in darker substrates and well-planted tanks.
• Gentle filtration and calm tankmates are best.
• Excellent with other tiny, peaceful fish like Ember Tetras, Chili Rasboras, and small Corydoras.

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We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

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