Cardinal Tetra: Cardinal Tetras are loved for their peaceful temperament and striking red and blue coloration. These small, social fish do best in schools of 6 or more and thrive in well-planted tanks that provide plenty of swimming space and gentle water flow. Hardy and easygoing, they prefer stable, clean water and make excellent community fish alongside other non-aggressive species. --> their red stripe runs the full length of the body Size: 1.5–2 inchesTemp Range: 73–81°FpH Range: 4.8–7.0Temperament: Peaceful and social; best kept in schools of 6 or more. They do well with other gentle community fish and should not be housed with aggressive or fin-nipping species.Diet: Omnivorous – Cardinal Tetras thrive on high-quality flakes or micro pellets, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. They also enjoy occasional vegetable matter for added nutrition. - Care guides/ tips can be found on Fish4Ever's YouTube channel - Please note: photos are a typical representation of the fish you will receive, but not the exact fish. Variables such as size, markings, and colorations should be expected. _____________________________________________________________ Fish name: Paracheirodon axelrodi "cardinal tetra" Quantity: 1 cardinal tetra (unsexed) *All fish sales have an alive-on-arrival guarantee to ensure they arrive alive or your money back. Fish are only shipped on Mondays in the continental us to ensure timely delivery. See our Shipping Policy & Refund Policy for more details.