Tetra: Trusted Aquarium & Pond Care

Build a clear, healthy habitat with Tetra. From balanced fish foods to simple water care, reliable filters and easy test kits, this range helps you set up and maintain aquariums and ponds with confidence.

What you’ll find

• Fish foods flakes, granules, pellets and wafers for tropicals, goldfish, bettas and bottom feeders.
• Pond foods floating sticks and seasonal blends for koi and goldfish.
• Water conditioners dechlorinator, bacteria starters and balance helpers for stable water.
• Filters and media internal, hang-on and sponge options with easy-change cartridges.
• Test kits quick strips and liquid tests for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH and hardness.
• Treatments algae control and common issue remedies where stocked.
• Accessories air pumps, nets, feeding tools and cleaning aids.

How to choose

• Food by fish community flakes for mixed tanks, species foods for bettas, cichlids and bottom feeders, pond sticks for koi and goldfish.
• Filter by tank size match the stated litres and choose a higher flow for busy tanks.
• Conditioners always treat tap water when starting or doing water changes; add bacteria starter for new filters.
• Testing pick strips for fast checks and liquid kits for detailed tracking.

Quick setup

• Rinse substrate and decor, place the filter and heater if tropical, then fill with treated tap water.
• Add bacteria starter to help the filter mature. Introduce a few hardy fish first and stock gradually.
• Run lights on a timer to support plants and reduce algae.

Feeding guide

• Aquariums small portions 2–3 times daily; fish should finish in 30–60 seconds.
• Ponds above 18°C feed 2–4 small meals; 10–18°C feed lightly; below 10°C reduce or pause as fish slow down.
• Remove uneaten food to protect water quality.

Water care routine

• Test weekly for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH.
• Change 10–25% of water regularly and treat new water with conditioner.
• Rinse filter media in tank or pond water, not under the tap.

Storage and safety

• Store foods and chemicals sealed, cool and dry. Keep out of reach of children and other animals.
• Follow label directions for doses and contact times. Do not mix treatments unless advised.

Use filters to shop by food type, tank or pond size and water care need. Add your Tetra essentials to the cart for fast delivery anywhere in South Africa.