Description
Very popular aquarium fish because of their brilliant blue and red colouring, Cardinals look best as a school in a planted tank. Sometimes sensitive, but usually quite hardy once they're settled. Difficult to breed. Most of the fishes in the trade are wild caught or bred in Indonesia. Coburg Aquarium, specialised in different species of live fish.
Features of Cardinal Tetra:
- A brilliant neon blue stripe running from the nose to the tail. Below this blue stripe is a brilliant red stripe
- They are peaceful fish and can be kept with other aquarium fish
- Average Lifespan : 5 yrs
The Best Aquarium Size for Tetras:
You need a minimum tank size of 30L to keep a small group of Cardinal Tetras. You’ll likely need much larger tanks if you’re planning on introducing some tank mates. These fish are active swimmers, so you need to provide plenty of space to prevent overcrowding.
Tank Mate Compatibility:
A schooling fish by nature, the Cardinal Tetras are best kept in groups of at least six or more. They make an excellent community fish however they sometimes known to nip the fins of slower-moving fish, particularly those with long, flowing fins such as Bettas or Angelfish. Here’s a list of some of the best tank mates for your Tetras:
Feeding :
The cardinal tetra is an omnivorous species and will accept most foods: Flakes and small pellets. You can also feed them a mix of frozen foods including daphnia, baby brine, cyclops, and Bloodworms.
Tetra Tank Set-up:
Heater :
Ideal water temperatures sit between at a stable number between 23 ⁰C - 26 ⁰C
Light :
You can choose to use lighting in your aquarium if that’s what you prefer. Dim
LED lighting would be ideal.
Substrate :
Plants for Tetras:
They are accustomed to medium to large plants in their natural habitat and enjoy a well-planted aquarium with some open swimming space.
Decorations for Tetras:
