Cardinal tetra
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The cardinal tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) is a freshwater fish.
In the aquarium
Cardinal tetras grow to about 3 cm (1.2 in). They are shoaling fish and like to be kept with other cardinal tetras and they can be kept with other non-aggressive fish. In good conditions the cardinal tetra can live for about five years. The cardinal tetra is a very popular fish but is not as popular as the neon tetra because it is more difficult to breed. They like to live in a temperature of around 23–27°C.
Diet
The cardinal tetra eats live food such as bloodworms or brine shrimp.
Cardinal Tetra Media
The cardinal tetra (above) has more red on the underside than the superficially similar neon tetra (below).
A shoal of cardinal tetras in an aquarium
