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Cardinal Tetra

From Shirlie Sharpe, About.com

  • Scientific Name: Paracheirodon axelrodi
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  • Family: Characidae
  • Origin: Brazil to Colombia, Venezuela
  • Adult Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
  • Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tank
  • Lifespan: 4 years
  • Tank Level: Top, Mid dweller
  • Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallon
  • Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
  • Breeding: Egglayer
  • Care: Intermediate
  • pH: 4.6 - 6.2
  • Hardness: to 4 dGH
  • Temperature: 73-81 F (23-27 C)

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