Cardinal tetra

Red Neon ( Paracheirodon axelrodi )

The Cardinal Tetra, Cardinal Tetra ( Paracheirodon axelrodi, Syn: Cheirodon axelrodi, Hyphesso cardinalis ) is a freshwater ornamental fish from the order of Characins. He comes from South America. You can observe this by Venezuela and Brazil to Colombia. It is found in the Orinoco and Rio Negro and in their tributaries. The Red Neon adheres preferably in shaded, darker spots along the shore. Before the establishment of the genus Paracheirodon the cardinal tetra has been scientifically considered as belonging to the genus Hyphesso or Cheirodon. Red Neons are up to five inches long and can be up to 10 years old. The families of the neons are hard to distinguish, usually the females are slightly rounder than the slender males.

Hunting and

The attitude in the aquarium is not a problem for beginners, breeding is very difficult and only suitable for the more experienced. Less demanding is the neon tetra. Wild Imports are very sensitive to the water values ​​, while offspring, which are now very often come from the Czech Republic, are more robust.

They should be fed live or dry food. In the aquarium, the Red Neons prefer mainly the middle pelvic area as swimming space. The Beck planting should fail lush, but you should at the same time make sure that the floating joyful animals is still adequate room for movement available.

This very sociable and peaceful fish feels most comfortable in the swarm. To match this special, should have at least 6-7 other dogs are kept together. He is considered one of the most beautiful aquarium fish.