Cardinal Tetra XL$6
Cardinal Tetra XL
Freshwater FishIn stock
Care levelMedium
CompatibilityPeaceful
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Freshwater Fish

Cardinal Tetra XL

$6.00 Earn 60 points
Care: MediumPeaceful
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About this freshwater fish

  1. Tank Size: Minimum 15 gallons for a small school of Cardinals.

  2. Water Parameters:

    • Temperature: 72-78°F (22-26°C).
    • pH Level: Slightly acidic to neutral, around 6.0-7.0.
    • Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water.

  3. Tank Setup:

    • Provide plants and open swimming spaces.
    • Use a dark substrate to enhance their coloration.
    • Maintain a well-filtered aquarium with gentle water flow.

  4. Diet:

    • Omnivorous diet, offer high-quality flake or pellet food, supplemented with live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.

  5. Tank Mates:

    • Peaceful community fish; suitable tank mates include other small, non-aggressive species.

  6. Maintenance:

    • Perform regular water changes (20-30% every 2 weeks).
    • Monitor water parameters consistently.

  7. Behavior:

    • Active schooling behavior, keep them in groups of six or more.
    • Cardinal Tetras prefer subdued lighting.

  8. Compatibility:

    • Can be kept with other small, peaceful fish.
    • Avoid aggressive tank mates.

  9. Breeding:

    • Cardinal Tetras may breed in captivity.
    • Provide plants for egg deposition.

  10. Health Monitoring:

    • Observe for signs of stress or disease.
    • Quarantine new additions to prevent potential diseases.