Cardinal tetra at Wirral Aquatics
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Cardinal Tetra

Wirral Aquatics
Quantity: Single
Price:
£4.45
Stock:
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Description

Cardinal tetras are native to South America’s Amazon and Orinoco rivers. These fish are small, brightly coloured freshwater fish with a vivid blue stripe running from their mid-body to their tail, often considered to be one of the most striking shoaling fish in the hobby. Water parameters: Considered a fairly hardy species, being able to tolerate a pH range of 6.4 to 7.5 and temperatures of 25-29 °C.

Special requirements: A peaceful shoaling fish, found in the mid levels within an aquarium. Although they can be a little shy, they are quick to come out of hiding, especially if you have a large group of them.

Diet: At Wirral Aquatics we feed our cardinal tetra frozen foods including baby brine shrimp, daphnia and cyclops. They also enjoy EBO Pro Soft Artemia. Tank mates: Best housed with other peaceful community fish of a similar size.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
23–29 °C
pH
3.5–7.5
Hardness
18–215 ppm
Adult size
35 mm
Min. tank
55 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Cardinal Tetra tankmate overlap
Albino Cory
Albino Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
21–27 °CpH 6–836–268 ppm
Panda Cory
Panda Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
22–25 °CpH 6–7.418–214 ppm
Neon tetra
Neon tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
21–25 °CpH 4–7.518–215 ppm
Otocinclus
Otocinclus
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
21–26 °CpH 5.5–7.518–214 ppm
Apistogramma Three Stripe
Apistogramma Three Stripe
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
22–29 °CpH 5–60–268 ppm
Apistogramma - agassizi Fire Red
Apistogramma - agassizi Fire Red
Out of stock
Temp °C 20 29
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 0 268
22–29 °CpH 5–70–179 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

Ordering livestock

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