Cardinal Tetra

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:appearance slender body
gptkbp:aquarium_trade easy to care for
popular aquarium fish
gptkbp:available_colors brightest in schools
gptkbp:average_temperature 22-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:breeding_behavior egg scatterer
once a month
soft, acidic water
high in optimal conditions
gptkbp:breeding_range 6 months
gptkbp:campus_size 5-10 individuals
gptkbp:character_traits active swimmer
gptkbp:color blue and red
stress can cause fading
gptkbp:coloration iridescent
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Cardinal_Tetra
gptkbp:communication uses color and movement
gptkbp:conservation_status not evaluated
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty up to 10 d GH
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:egg_laying lay eggs on plants
gptkbp:family gptkb:Characidae
gptkbp:fins adipose fin
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:1956
gptkbp:fish_species compatible with other small tetras
gptkbp:foraging_behavior daytime
2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity small fish
minimum 10 gallons
requires hiding spots
separate tank recommended
regular water changes recommended
planted tanks preferred
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate growth rate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers and streams
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cardinal Tetra
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:light_preference low to moderate light
gptkbp:lighting dim lighting preferred
gptkbp:members prefer to be in groups
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Amazon_River_basin
gptkbp:origin gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:p_hlevel 5.5-7.0
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Paracheirodon_axelrodi
gptkbp:size up to 5 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior peaceful
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with many small fish
gptkbp:water_quality needs clean water
gptkbp:water_requirement gentle current
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tetra_fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6