freshwater
๐Cardinal tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
medium
Quick stats
๐Size
5cm
๐ชฃMin tank
60L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
23 to 27C
๐งชpH
5.0 to 6.5
โญDifficulty
medium
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care notes
More striking than the neon tetra with red colouring extending the full body length. Needs soft acidic water to truly thrive long term. Worth the extra care required.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Micro pellets, frozen daphnia, micro worms. Small stomach, feed twice daily in tiny amounts only.
๐ฃBreeding
Very difficult in captivity. Requires extremely soft and acidic water. Most available fish are wild caught from the Amazon.
๐คGood tankmates
Corydoras, Discus, Dwarf cichlids
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Hard water fish, Large predators
