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Penguin Tetra

Penguin Tetra

Penguin Tetras (Thayeria boehlkei) are hardy, peaceful schooling fish with a bold black stripe and a unique tail-up swimming style. Great color and movement in community tanks. Keep in groups of 6 or more for natural behavior.

Care
• Adult size: ~2–2.5"
• Temperature: 74–80°F
• pH: 6.4–7.4; clean, stable water
• Tank: 20+ gallons, gentle flow, cover/planting
• Diet: Quality flakes or mini pellets; supplement with frozen/thawed brine shrimp or daphnia
• Temperament: Peaceful community species; avoid fin-nippers

What You Get
• Healthy, tank-raised Penguin Tetras, packed with pure oxygen and insulation
• Free sample food included

Shipping & Live Arrival
• Ships Monday (heat/ice packs as needed)
• Live Arrival Guarantee: Email a clear photo in the unopened bag within 1 hour of the first delivery attempt
• Replacements/credits cover livestock only; buyer pays reshipping if needed
• Please verify local regulations before ordering
• Note: The delivery date some sites display is an automated estimate; plan on 1–3 business.Ā 

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Description

Penguin Tetras (Thayeria boehlkei) are hardy, peaceful schooling fish with a bold black stripe and a unique tail-up swimming style. Great color and movement in community tanks. Keep in groups of 6 or more for natural behavior.

Care
• Adult size: ~2–2.5"
• Temperature: 74–80°F
• pH: 6.4–7.4; clean, stable water
• Tank: 20+ gallons, gentle flow, cover/planting
• Diet: Quality flakes or mini pellets; supplement with frozen/thawed brine shrimp or daphnia
• Temperament: Peaceful community species; avoid fin-nippers

What You Get
• Healthy, tank-raised Penguin Tetras, packed with pure oxygen and insulation
• Free sample food included

Shipping & Live Arrival
• Ships Monday (heat/ice packs as needed)
• Live Arrival Guarantee: Email a clear photo in the unopened bag within 1 hour of the first delivery attempt
• Replacements/credits cover livestock only; buyer pays reshipping if needed
• Please verify local regulations before ordering
• Note: The delivery date some sites display is an automated estimate; plan on 1–3 business.Ā