Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Cheirodon axelrodi

 

  

Swims in the lower water levels of the aquarium Swims in the middle water levels of the aquarium

Cheirodon axelrodi
Family

 

 Characidae
Common name

 

 Cardinal tetra
Origin

 

 Rio Negro
Adult size

(cm)

(inches)

3.81

1.5

 
Community tank?

 

 Yes, but keep only with peaceful species
Food

 

 Tubifex, water fleas, dried food
Water temperature

 

 22.5 to 25 ° C (73 to 77 ° F)
Breeding

 

 Very difficult. Soft water essential if eggs are to hatch.

Additional information

 

 A beautiful species which is both lively and hardy, this is a fish of the middle and lower water layers.

The bright red and blue-green hues of this fish enhance any aquarium.

 
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