Cardinal Tetra

(Paracheirodon Axelrodi)

This small freshwater fish is extremly beautiful due to it's colouration. It's body is olive green on top with a neon blue stripe running horizontally along it. Under that, the rest of the body is a deep red colour. They may sometimes be confused with the neon tetra but the two species can be distiguished at a glance because the neon tetra's red colouration is limited to halfway along the body. They should be kept in shoals in a planted community aquarium with other small, peaceful fish. They are difficult to breed in the home aquarium.

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  Max Size: 4cm Temperature: 23-28ºc Ease of Keeping: Moderate Temperament: Peaceful Compatibility: Good Plant Friendly: Yes