Tetra’s tradition of innovation started more than 50 years ago in Melle, Germany, where Dr. Ulrich Baensch founded the company (Tetra Werke) and pioneered the development of flake fish.  

Today, our biologists, chemists, and nutritionists continue to study and discover what keeps fish, reptiles, amphibians, ponds –– as well as aquatic plants–– thriving through a long, healthy life. Our focus remains on pioneering the development of innovative products, such as AquaSafe®, SafeStart®, ReptoHeat™, and ColorFusion Décor and LED lighting, just to name a few.

At Tetra, we’re dedicated to helping seasoned hobbyists and beginners alike enjoy a successful, life-long aquatic experience. After all, we’re not just biologists, nutritionists, and chemists. We’re hobbyists, too.