Cardinal Tetra
$7.00
The cardinal tetra has a brilliant neon blue stripe running from the nose to the tail. Below this blue stripe is a brilliant red stripe. The vivid red coloration bleeds into the tail, which is otherwise transparent, as are the other fins. The underbelly is a soft white, setting off this beautifully colored fish.
A cardinal tetra can be distinguished from a neon tetra by the red color band that extends the entire length of its body. In the neon variety, the red band runs from only the mid-body to tail. Adults will display the best colors when provided with very soft acidic water.
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.
Characteristics
| Family | Characidae |
| Origin | Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela |
| Social | Peaceful, suitable for a community tank |
| Tank Level | Top to mid-dweller |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 gallon |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Breeding | Egglayer |
| Care | Intermediate |
| pH | 4.6 to 6.2 |
| Hardness | Up to 4 dGH |
| Temperature | 73 to 81 degrees F (23 to 27 degrees C) |
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