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| Family: |
CHARACIDAE |
| Species: |
Paracheirodon axelrodi |
| Common Name: |
Cardinal Tetra |
| Size: |
1¾ in (4.5 cm) |
| Habitat: |
Northern South America, Venezuela, through Brazil Into Eastern Colombia. Found in the tributaries of the Rio Negro and the Orinoco river.
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| Min Tank Size: |
20" |
| Diet: |
Mostly carnivorous. Bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp, tubifex worms, flakes, micro pellets will suffice. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful Schooling fish, 6+ of same species preferred for comfort of the fish. |
| Water: |
Acidic 6.5 to 5.0 preferred. Blackwater biotope. 75º to 84º degrees F (24º to 29º c.)
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| Care: |
Densely planted with some floating plants to filter the harshness of the lights. Very sensitive to enviornmental changes. It is best to make sure water temperature, PH, KH, & GH remain as stable as possible. Also ensure that tank is properly established with no ammonia and nitrites and minimal nitrates. For best coloring, use with dark colored substrate. |
| Communities: |
Suitable for other smaller peaceful species, no Cichlids or other aggressive fish.
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| Suitability: |
Intermediate/Advanced, expect loses. |
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