Cardinal Tetra Care Guide
Paracheirodon axelrodi
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Bioload Score
500
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5.0 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Cardinal Tetras are peaceful and can be kept with other small, non-aggressive fish such as other Tetra species, Rasboras, small peaceful Gouramis, and peaceful Corydoras catfish.
Gender Differences
Males are generally slimmer and more vibrant in color compared to females.
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