Cardinal Tetra

Bring brilliant colours and lively schooling behaviour to your aquarium with Cardinal Tetra! Featuring a dazzling blue iridescent stripe and a vivid red band running along almost the entire length of its body, this popular tropical fish creates a stunning display in planted aquariums.

The Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) is a peaceful freshwater schooling fish that looks spectacular against lush green plants, dark substrates and natural aquascaping layouts. Keep them in a group to enjoy their natural swimming behaviour and vibrant colours.

Care & Placement Details

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Diet: Quality micro pellets, fine flakes and suitable frozen or live foods

• Water Temperature: Approximately 24–28°C

• Water pH: Preferably around 5.0–7.0

• Water Hardness: Soft water is preferred

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Adult Size: Approximately 4–5 cm

• Tank Placement: Middle swimming level

• Group Size: Ideally 8–10 or more

• Aquarium Type: Freshwater planted and community aquariums

• Compatibility: Suitable for peaceful tankmates of similar size; avoid large predatory fish

Aquarium Care Tips

Provide a fully cycled, mature aquarium with stable water parameters, gentle filtration and plenty of swimming space. Plants, driftwood and shaded areas help create a comfortable environment for Cardinal Tetras.

Feed a varied diet in small portions and maintain regular water changes. Avoid sudden fluctuations in temperature or water chemistry, particularly when introducing new fish. For the best visual effect, keep a group against a background of green aquatic plants.

Why Buy From OhMleT Shoppe?

• Carefully selected freshwater aquarium fish

• Protective packaging designed for safe live-fish transit

• Quality livestock for planted tanks and community aquariums

• Shipping across India, including remote destinations, subject to serviceability

Add a stunning school of Cardinal Tetras to your aquarium and enjoy their beautiful red-and-blue coloration.

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