![]() High-quality flake food, pellets, and frozen or freeze-dried tubifex and bloodworms will all be readily accepted. While not a picky eater, the Cardinal Tetra will thrive and remain very colorful on a varied diet of meaty foods. Since they are tank-raised, Cardinal Tetras are fairly adaptable, but their natural habitat contains soft, acidic water rich in tannins and leaf litter. ![]() Cardinal Tetras must be kept in schools of 6 or more. Larger, peaceful invertebrates can also make good tankmates. ![]() Adult dwarf shrimp are generally safe as well, but adult Cardinal Tetras may eat small dwarf shrimp and their fry. They are safe with other peaceful, small fish. The Cardinal Tetra typically occupies the top and middle level of the water column, although it can often be seen swimming and feeding in the middle and bottom levels as well. Its care and behavior are nearly identical to the Neon Tetra. ![]() It is very similar to the Neon Tetra, but has more neon red and blue coloration, is often somewhat hardier, and is slightly larger. The Cardinal Tetra ( Paracheirodon axelrodi) is a very popular schooling community fish. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout * * For the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.
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