Cardinal Tetra

General

Geographic Origin:
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Venezuela
Latin Name: Paracheirodon axelrodi
Other Names & Variants:
- red neon
- red neon tetra
- scarlet characin
- roter neon
- Cardinal tetra

Characteristics

Colors: Blue , Red , White
Lifespan: 4.0 - 4.7 years
Average Size: 2.0 inches
Temperament: Communal
Breeding Style: Eggs
Substrate Preference: Sand
Swim Zone: Middle

Foods

The following foods are recommended for Cardinal Tetra.

Blanched Vegetables
Bloodworms (freeze-dried)
Bloodworms (frozen)
Bloodworms (live)
Brine Shrimp (frozen)
Brine Shrimp (live)
Daphnia (frozen)
Daphnia (live)
Flakes
Pellets

Water Parameters

Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.

Water Flow Preference: Slow
pH: 4.73 - 6.63
Temperature: 73.0°F - 81.0°F

Tank Mates

Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.