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| Family
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Characidae |
| Common name
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Cardinal tetra |
| Origin
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Rio Negro |
| Adult size
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(cm) |
(inches) |
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3.81 |
1.5
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| Community tank?
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Yes, but keep only with peaceful species |
| Food
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Tubifex, water fleas, dried food |
| Water
temperature
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22.5 to
25 ° C (73 to 77 ° F) |
| Breeding
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Very difficult.
Soft water essential if eggs are to hatch.
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| Additional
information
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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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| Availability |
Buy Cardinal Tetra - Jumbo from LiveAquaria.com
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