Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi compatibility profile with water parameters, social rules, and green/yellow/red tank mate checks.
Core facts
Adult size2"
Minimum tank15 gal
Temperamentpeaceful
Group6+
- temperature75-82F
- pH4.5-7.2
- water_hardnessGH 1-8 dGH | KH 0-4 dKH
- plant_safetysafe
Compatible tank mates
- Bladder Snailyellow | schooling_size_issue
- Bettayellow | schooling_size_issue
- Chili Rasborayellow | schooling_size_issue
- Ember Tetrayellow | schooling_size_issue
- Cherry Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Ghost Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Blue Dream Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Orange Sakura Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Black Rose Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk
- Snowball Shrimpyellow | shrimp_predation_risk