General:  A very colorful tetra.  They are not for your average community tank, but with the right conditions they will thrive.   They look great in schools of 6 or more.  Provide small peaceful tank-mates and bushy plants.  Check pH at least twice a month and keep it between 6.4-6.8.  A dark background helps bring out their color.

Feeding:  Feed at least twice a day.  They will accept a variety of foods.  Feed flakes, along with brine shrimp, bloodworms or frozen foods.  A tetra will show its best color after you have owned it for a few months and have given it a high quality diet.

Compatibility:  Fish that go well with cardinal tetras:  Community #1

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