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  • Cardinal Tetras

Cardinal Tetras

£2.40Price

Arguably the most popular of the small tetras, the cardinal tetra is similar in appearance to a longtime aquarium favorite, the neon tetra. Cardinal tetras are an active schooling fish, and they live peacefully in a community aquarium. Although they are difficult to breed in captivity, tetras remain a very popular aquarium fish. 

Species Overview

COMMON NAMES: Cardinal tetra, large neon tetra, red neon, roter neon

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Paracheirodon axelrodi

ADULT SIZE: 2 inches

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 4 years

Characteristics 

FamilyCharacidae
OriginBrazil, Colombia, and Venezuela
SocialPeaceful, suitable for a community tank
Tank LevelTop to mid-dweller
Minimum Tank Size20 gallon
DietOmnivore
BreedingEgglayer
CareIntermediate
pH4.6 to 6.2
HardnessUp to 4 dGH
Temperature73 to 81 degrees F (23 to 27 degrees C)
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