Cardinal Tetra

Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi)

Origin: Wild Colombia/Aquacultured Asia

Locale: Rio Orinoco

Diet: Omnivore and micropredator, will accept most prepared or frozen feeds in the aquarium

Adult Size: 1.5³

Recommended Tank Size: 20 gallons

Compatibility: A peaceful, schooling fish ideal for most community tanks

Preferred Water Parameters

pH:                         5.0 “ 7.4

Temp:                    76-82F

Ammonia:             0ppm

Nitrite:                  0ppm

Nitrate:                 <30ppm