Overview
Like a neon tetra, with a full-length red stripe.
Keep Cardinal Tetra in a well-filtered, mature aquarium with stable parameters. Make water changes regularly and introduce new fish through quarantine.
Natural habitat
Rio Negro and Orinoco blackwaters.
Care requirements
- Temperature 24–29 °C
- pH 4.5–7
- Diet: Omnivore
- Compatibility: Peaceful; schools of 10+