Blue King Tetra
- In stock, ready to ship
- Inventory on the way
- Live Arrival Guarantee
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
Add dazzling color and lively movement to your tank with the Blue King Tetra (Boehlkea fredcochui), also known as the blue tetra, blue tetra fish, cochu's blue tetra, cochu blue tetra, or simply blue tetras. Famous for their iridescent, electric-blue bodies and active schooling behavior, Blue King Tetras are a favorite for both planted aquascapes and classic community aquariums. Their energetic nature and striking appearance instantly transform any setup into a stunning aquatic display.
Blue King Tetras originate from the clear streams and tributaries of the Amazon Basin in South America. Unlike many other Tetras, their bodies shine with intense blue coloration, reflecting light beautifully and making them a true standout among freshwater fish. These Tetras are especially attractive in large groups, where their synchronized swimming and flashes of blue create a mesmerizing effect.
Blue King Tetras reach an adult size of 1.5–2 inches (4–5 cm), making them perfect for both nano and medium-sized tanks. Their slender bodies, metallic-blue scales, and transparent fins give them a sleek, modern look. When kept in schools of six or more, their coloration intensifies, and their natural schooling behavior becomes more pronounced.
Blue tetras are peaceful, social fish that thrive in groups and make excellent additions to community tanks. They coexist well with other small, non-aggressive fish such as Rasboras, other Tetra species, Corydoras, Otocinclus, and small peaceful Gouramis. For best results, provide dense planting, open swimming space, and subdued lighting to highlight their iridescent hues.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Blue King Tetras for sale are raised with the utmost care. All our Tetras for sale are tank-bred and acclimated for home aquariums, ensuring robust health and vibrant colors. Visit our fish store online or in person at aquarium Virginia to explore our wide selection of high-quality freshwater fish for sale. We also offer betta fish for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, aquarium plants for sale, and a variety of aquarium supplies.
What You Can Expect From This Fish
- Striking metallic blue body and sleek, modern appearance
- Reaches 1.5–2 inches, ideal for nano, planted, and community tanks
- Active schooling fish, best kept in groups of six or more
- Peaceful, hardy, and suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists
- Compatible with most small community fish and shrimp
Recommended Tank Parameters
- Tank Size: Minimum 15 gallons for a school
- Temperature: 72°–80°F (22°–27°C)
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardness: 3–12 dGH
- Filtration: Gentle flow, clean, well-oxygenated water
Care Guidelines
- Diet: Omnivorous. Offer a variety of high-quality fish foods such as flakes, micro pellets, frozen, and live foods (such as daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworms) to boost color and vitality.
- Tank Setup: Use fine sand or smooth gravel, dense planting, open swimming areas, and subdued lighting to enhance their blue coloration. A secure lid is recommended as tetras may jump when startled.
- Behavior: Social and active, schooling is essential for their health and best coloration. Keep in groups of at least six for natural, confident behavior.
- Tankmates: Excellent with peaceful tankmates like Rasboras, Corydoras, Otocinclus, smaller Gouramis, and dwarf shrimp. Avoid large or aggressive species.
See more details on How to Care for Tetra Fish here.
