Tetra Cardinal

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Cardinal tetra Arguably the most popular of the small tetras, the cardinal tetra is similar in appearance to a longtime aquarium favourite, the neon tetra. Cardinal tetras are an a ctive schooling fish and they live well in a peaceful community aquarium. 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 Show more