Cardinal Tetra
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Characiformes
Characidae
Paracheirodon
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Cardinal tetras live in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela, in the upper Orinoco and Negro River drainages. Paracheirodon axelrodi individuals prefer slow moving, middle layer water in shoals. They prefer a… More »
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The cardinal tetra, Paracheirodon axelrodi , is a freshwater fish of the characin family (family Characidae) of order Characiformes. It is native to the upper Orinoco and Negro Rivers in South Ameri...
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Beautiful photos and info about Cardinal Tetras ... The Cardinal Tetra is one of the most desired fish to have in a tank, mainly because of its awesome coloration. However, keeping these little fish requires a certain knowledge that many owners do not have.
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An introduction to cardinal tetras and their care. ... The Neon tetra is one of the most frequently kept fish species among aquarists, and is especially popular among beginners. The Cardinal tetra is not as commonly kept as the Neon tetra, but it is still found in numerous freshwater aquariums all over the world.
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Similar to the more common neon tetra the cardinal has more stunning stripes. More demanding in their water requirements and usually twice as expensive the Cardinal is not a beginners fish. Once established they are relatively hardy and can make a stunning display.
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Home > Freshwater Fish > Tetras > Cardinal Tetra ... The Cardinal Tetra brings delicate beauty to any home freshwater aquarium. It has a bright blue stripe contrasted by a lower red stripe that runs the entire length of its body. This coloration differs from its cousin, the Neon Tetra, which has a red stripe that runs...
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Paracheirodon axelrodi, Cardinal Tetra freshwater tropical fish profile and care information. ... The Cardinal Tetra looks very similar and is often confused with the Neon Tetra. The Cardinal Tetra will have the red stripe the full length of its body on the lower half, whereas the Neon Tetra will have the red stripe only...
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The Cardinal Tetra is a small, peaceful, schooling fish. Its body is bright blue on the top half and bright red on the bottom. It has a lower red stripe that runs the length of its body. ... The Cardinal Tetra comes from the slow-moving waters of the various tributaries of the Rio Negro in South America. It is a small,
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The Cardinal tetra is an old aquarium favorite. Often confused with the smaller Neon tetra, these Characins display striking colors of blue and red usually only seen with Marine fish. Their bodies are slender; the upper half being blue and the lower half being red.
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