cardinal tetra

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

Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) — vivid cherry-red males; most peaceful barb in the hobby Betta safe — only commonly available barb reliably compatible with Betta fish Compatible with shrimp (adult Neocaridina and Caridina) and planted nano tanks Strong sexual dimorphism — males vivid cherry red; females attractive olive-brown with dark stripe At least 2 males in the group for regular colour display and competition behaviour 1 Pair ₹99 ? | 2 Pairs ₹179 | 3 Pairs ₹249 ⭐ | 5 Pairs ₹399 ? Dark substrate + live food + tannins = most intense cherry-red colouration pH 6.0–7.5 · 23–27°C · origin: Sri Lanka blackwater streams Natural companion for planted Sri Lankan biotope with Cryptocoryne and Java Fern