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Cardinal Tetra (TANK BRED) LARGE

Tropical Fish Temperament
Passive
Semi-Aggressive
Aggressive

Paracheirodon Axelrodi

How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as a medium care level. The brilliant colours makes the Cardinal tetra one of the most popular aquarium fish. Do not introduce them into a newly set up aquarium, wait until your tank has matured.

What is its maximum size?
5cm

Where are they from?
There are some tank bred cardinals available but numbers are limited and they are more expensive. The origins of these fish are North Western Brazil.

How many can I keep?
We recommend shoals of 6 or more, if you introduce 1 or 2 they tend to hide.

What are the ideal water conditions?
Ideal water conditions are slightly acidic to neutral soft water. Temperature 23-27°c. PH 5.5 - 7.5 Take care over water quality, carry out regular water changes to avoid any build up of nitrates.

What do you feed them?
Cardinal Tetra are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried and flake foods.

How compatible is it with other fish?
The Cardinal is a peaceful community fish. See tank mates.

How do you breed them?
Although cardinals have been bred it is very difficult. They are extremely particular about water parameters.

Details

Price Each: £2.95

Quantity	Price Each
6+ Items	£2.50

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These are a selection of the fish we recommend to house the Cardinal Tetra (TANK BRED) LARGE with:

Turquiose Rainbow	Threadfin Rainbow	Dwarf Neon Rainbow	Bronze Cory m/L
Pepper Cory m/L	Albino Cory Cat m/L	Zebra Danio	White Cloud Mountain Minnow large
Pearl Danio	Leopard Danio	Aquatic Frog	Harlequin
Pineapple Sword	Blue Platy	Silvertip Tetra	Rummynose Tetra tank bred
Neon Tetra	Glowlight Tetra	Blue Emperor Tetra	Gold Algae Eater

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