Cardinal Tetra Paracheirodon axelrodi
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Origin region
Amazon Basin
Care level
intermediate
Level in tank
mid
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
60
Temperament
peaceful
Diet
omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
5.00–7.00
GH (dGH)
1.0–6.0
KH (dKH)
0.5–3.0
Habitat & environment
Amazon Basin
Feeding
omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer.
Notes
Soft, acidic water preferred.