General information – The Cardinal Tetra is one of the most beautiful fish to keep in plant tank,

  its red and blue colors are a beautiful  contrast to the green plants.

  The Cardinal Tetra sometimes confused with the Neon Tetra. It is imperative that the Cardinal Tetra be

  kept in schools of 6 or more.

  In order to enjoy this beautiful fish keep it in the main tank with other small and non aggressive fish.

  Common Name - Cardinal Tetra.

  Scientific Name - Paracheirodon axelrodi

  Family – Characidae.

  Origin – Found in Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil.

  Size – 5 cm (2 inches). 

  First discovered - Schults, 1956.

  Nutrition – Omnivore, the cardinal tetra will accept just about any foods offered them. In home tank he

  will eat flake, pellet and frozen food, it will also will enjoy live food.

  Behavior – peaceful.

  Maintenance and care– up to 15 gallon tank size, cardinal tetras should be kept in a plant tank,

  also recommended keeping the in soft water and changing water on weekly bases.

  Water Parameters – PH- 4-7.5, temperature- 73F-81F (23C-27C), DH-5-12.

  Breeding – In order to breed Cardinal Tetras use a tank just for them,

  they need 24c in the tank and 5.8-6 ph level, they laid their eggs on a perlon mat or on a plants

  like java moss, the first thing to do after spawning occurs is to take the parents out, if not they

  will enjoy eating their own eggs, this is the right time to put an air stone in the tank to prevent fungus.

  The fry will hatch after 24 hours and then you will need to feed them with fry food.