Description
Arguably the most popular of the small tetras, the cardinal tetra is similar in appearance to a longtime aquarium favorite, theneon tetra.Cardinal tetras are an active schooling fish and they live well in apeaceful community aquarium. Although they are difficult to breed in captivity,tetrasremain a very popular aquarium fish.
Breed Overview
COMMON NAMES:Cardinal tetra
SCIENTIFIC NAME:Paracheirodon axelrodi
ADULT SIZE:2 inches (5 cm)
LIFE EXPECTANCY:Four years
Characteristics
| Family | Characidae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela |
| Social | Peaceful, suitable for a community tank |
| Tank Level | Top to mid-dweller |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 Litre |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Breeding | Egglayer |
| Care | Intermediate |
| pH | 4.6 to 6.2 |
| Hardness | Up to 4 dGH |
| Temperature | 23 to 27 degrees C |
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