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Cardinal Tetra – Paracheirodon axelrodi – Live Aquarium Fish

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₹149.00 ₹199.00 25% OFF

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  • Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) — full-length crimson red body + electric blue stripe; more vivid than Neon Tetra
  • 1 Pair ₹149 (2 fish) | 2 Pairs ₹279 | 3 Pairs ₹399 ⭐ (6 fish) | 5 Pairs ₹649 ? (10 fish)
  • Strict schooling species — minimum 6 fish (3 pairs) for natural behaviour and colouration
  • Water: pH 4.5–6.5 · 24–29°C · very soft — more demanding than Neon Tetra
  • Indian Almond Leaf strongly recommended — acidifies, softens, replicates natural blackwater habitat
  • Compatible with Apistogramma, Corydoras Sterbai, Otocinclus, Rummy-nose Tetra, Discus
  • Avoid Angelfish — natural predator of Cardinal Tetras in the wild
  • Live food (microworms, baby brine shrimp) enhances crimson colouration measurably
  • Add Stress Heal to receiving tank; use Micro Life to cycle tank before introduction

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1 Pair
2 fish
₹149
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2 Pairs
4 fish
₹279
3 Pairs
6 fish
₹399
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5 Pairs
10 fish
₹649
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Full CrimsonNose to Tail
Min 6 Fish3 Pairs Minimum
pH 4.5–6.5Soft Acidic Water
24–29°CWarm Water

Cardinal Tetra – Paracheirodon axelrodi

Full-length crimson red from nose to tail + electric blue stripe — more vivid than the Neon Tetra. The king of the tetra family. Order 3 pairs minimum for natural schooling behaviour.

⚠️ Minimum 3 Pairs (6 fish). Cardinals below 6 are chronically stressed with faded colour. The 1 Pair entry is for adding to an existing school only — never the sole purchase for a new setup.

🐟 Cardinal vs Neon Tetra

  • Full crimson: Cardinal red runs from the nose all the way to the tail — Neon Tetra red covers only the posterior half.
  • Larger body: 4–5cm adult vs Neon's 3–4cm — more presence in the aquarium.
  • Warmer, softer water: pH 4.5–6.5, 24–29°C — slightly more demanding but fully manageable.
  • Compatible together: Cardinals + Neons school together — stunning colour contrast in a mixed school.
For best colouration: Dark substrate · Indian Almond Leaf for tannins · Live microworms 3x/week · School of 10+ · pH 6.0–6.5 · subdued indirect lighting.

📋 Species Profile

Species
P. axelrodi
Adult size
4–5cm
pH
4.5–6.5
Temperature
24–29°C
School min
6 fish (3 pairs)
Lifespan
4–7 years

Product Information

SKU: CARDINAL-TETRA

Stock Status: In Stock

Weight: 0.30 kg

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