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Cardinal Tetra

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Cardinal Tetra looks very similar and is often confused with the Neon Tetra. The Cardinal Tetra will have the red stripe the full length of its body on the lower half, whereas the Neon Tetra will have the red stripe only half way. These tetras make excellent community tank mates and for best results you should keep them in a school (shoal) of 6 or more.

CHARACTERISTICS

Common Name Cardinal Tetra
Scientific Name Paracheirodon axelrodi
Care Level Easy
Maximum Size 5 cm
pH 5.5 - 7
Temperature 23°C - 27°C
Life Span 2 - 5 years
Behaviour Very peaceful tropical fish best kept in school of 6 or more
Tank Region Mostly middle to top
Gender The male is usually smaller than a female of the same age.

 - Reference: fishlore.com 

HOW TO SAFELY ADD FISH TO TANK

1. Set live stock aside with transportation bag in room temperature place for 30 minutes.
2. Then transfer bag to float in aquarium for another 30 minutes
3. Use a fish net to transfer the live stock by scooping it from the bag into the tank.

NOTE: Do not release live stocks together with the transportation water into tank.