Paracheirodon axelrodi

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cardinal_Tetra
gptkbp:average_temperature 22-28 ° C
optimal at 24 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
active swimmer
gptkbp:body_style laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season egg scatterer
requires spawning mops
year-round in captivity
requires soft, acidic water
natural spawning
gptkbp:campus_facilities minimum 6 individuals
gptkbp:color red and blue
iridescent
striped pattern
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Cardinal_Tetra
gptkb:Cardinal_tetra
gptkbp:conservation_status Not Evaluated
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
small flakes and live food
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:family gptkb:Characidae
gptkbp:fins adipose fin present
gptkbp:fishing_regulations slow-moving waters
Peru, Colombia, Brazil
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity small fish
minimum 10 gallons
requires specific conditions
planted tank preferred
minimum 5 gallons
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
gptkbp:has_authority_over Schultz, 1956
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Paracheirodon axelrodi
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming after 5 days
gptkbp:level 5.5-7.0
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
5 years in captivity
gptkbp:lighting low to moderate
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Amazon_River_basin
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:origin gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:size up to 4 cm
gptkbp:species brightly colored
freshwater fish
gptkbp:tank_mates requires a well-planted tank
compatible with small, peaceful fish
gptkbp:traded_on social fish
community fish
peaceful species
community aquarium
gptkbp:water_resistance weekly 25% water change