Characidae
Paracheirodon
4.00 cm
More commonly around 3 cm.
Peaceful, Community
Omnivore
40.00 L
50.00 cm x 20.00 cm
20.0 C - 26.0 C
pH: 5-7.5
Mid
Not to be confused with the cardinal tetra, which has red and blue all along the body.
Egg-scatterer
lower pH to around 5-6.5. Put a pair in a small tank with places for the eggs to fall where they won't get eaten by the parents. Add the adults in the afternoon, then wait for the following morning when they should spawn. Once they have spawned, move them back to the main tank.
25 fry
live food, cooler water, drop in barometric pressure and pH
feed infusoria
