Cardinal tetra

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Paracheirodon_axelrodi
gptkbp:age 6 months
gptkbp:average_temperature 22-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
peaceful and non-aggressive
gptkbp:breeding_season easy
egg scatterer
year-round in captivity
spawning in groups
egg scattering
gptkbp:campus_facilities 6 or more
gptkbp:care_instructions requires infusoria
gptkbp:color blue and red
iridescent
depends on diet
stress can cause fading
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Cardinal_tetra
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:family gptkb:Characidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:George_S._Myers
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 10 gallons
separate tank recommended
planted tanks
dark substrate preferred
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Paracheirodon
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cardinal tetra
gptkbp:length 5 cm
gptkbp:level 5.5-7.0
gptkbp:lifespan 5 years
gptkbp:lighting low to moderate
low light preferred
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Amazon_River_basin
gptkbp:origin gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species Neon tetra
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Paracheirodon_axelrodi
gptkbp:size 3-4 cm
smaller than many other tetras
gptkbp:social_structure shoaling species
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful fish
gptkbp:traded_on popular
active swimmers
compatible with many species
Java moss
gptkbp:water_quality requires clean water
gptkbp:water_source gentle