Paracheirodon axelrodi (Tetra Cardinal)

Adult size4 cm
Temperature23 - 29 °C
pH5.9 - 6.8
Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)100 L

Description

Lying and tapered body. Dark green back, white belly, red flank and a light blue strip meadows the mouth to the tail on the horizontal line, This gregarious and pereux fish, it needs to be among many plants and caches, in a bench with, at least, six fish.

The Axelrodi Depleireodon is a small fish from South America's alternative waters. Its average adult length is approximately 1.5 centimeters. The Axelrodi Depleirodon is known to be one of the most colorful fish in nature, with fins and a brilliant body of an intense blue tint, which earned it the nickname "cardinal" or "neon".

The Axelrodi Depleirodon is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in a group. It is generally found in shallow and calm waters, such as streams and lakes, where it can be easily observed. The Axelrodi Depleireodon is an invertebrate fish, that is to say that it feeds mainly on shrimp, insects and plankton.

The Axelrodi Depleirodon is a very popular fish in aquarophilia, due to its bright color and its gregarious behavior. It is also very easy to maintain in aquarium, because it does not need too specific living conditions. However, it is important to maintain an adequate oxygen level in water, as well as a filter to remove waste. The Axelrodi Depleireodon is also sensitive to temperature variations, so it is important to maintain a constant temperature in the aquarium.

In summary, the Axelrodi Depleiredon is a small fish from South America, known for its bright color and gregarious behavior. It is an easy -to -maintain fish in aquarium and popular among aquariophiles.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size4 cm
  • BehaviourPleasant
  • FoodOmnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeFreshwater, hot
  • Temperature23 - 29 °C
  • pH5.9 - 6.8
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)100 L

Dimorphism

Larger slightly larger ventral pocket in the female in frai period. Impossible to determine in aquarium.

Reproduction

Reproduction is done at night so you need an aquarium without light with a tetra couple. He lays in the plain water, the eggs are deposited at the bottom so we can put a carpet of clay ball so that the eggs if flowing.

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