Cardinal Tetra - Paracheirodon axelrodi
| Common Name | Cardinal Tetra |
| Scientific Name | Paracheirodon axelrodi |
| Max Size | 5cm |
| Lifespan | 4 years |
| Origin | Brazil, Columbia and Venezuela |
| Tank Setup | Planted tank, with peaceful tankmates |
| Tank Level | Top, Mid dweller |
| Min Tank Size | 38 litre |
| Compatibility | Keep in a school. Very brightly coloured peaceful community fish. |
| Temperature | 72-79°F |
| Water chemistry | Very soft and acidic preferred. |
| Feeding | Omnivorous: Small live and frozen foods, flake. |
| Sexing | Males are slimmer than females |
| Breeding | Very soft (<3 dGH), acidic water required. The parents should be removed after spawning, which usually occurs in the evening. Around 500 eggs are laid which hatch in about 24 hours. |
