科: Characidae
カージナルテトラ(Paracheirodon axelrodi)はカラシン科に分類される淡水魚で、南米・オリノコ河流域に分布する。成魚は約 2.2–3.3 cm、適水温 23–27 °C。
Paracheirodon axelrodi is a Characidae from Orinoco basin, South America. In the wild it prefers blackwater streams and flooded forest; in the aquarium it stays peaceful but shy in bare or bright tanks. Plan on 2.2–3.3 cm of adult fish at 23–27 °C. Related profiles: Paracheirodon innesi, Paracheirodon simulans.
難易度:中級。Peaceful but shy in bare or bright tanks。
23–27 °C を安定して維持。pH 4–6、GH 5–12 dGH。
成魚は約 2.2–3.3 cm。Middle of the water column。最小 25 L の水槽。
Unfussy; a varied small diet preserves colour。人工飼料に冷凍餌を組み合わせて。
Peaceful but shy in bare or bright tanks;Shoaling; 8–10+ unlocks full colour and calm。向いているのはSmall Corydoras — Share the lower water peacefully。Large or predatory fish — Tetras are snacksは不向き。
南米・オリノコ河流域原産。Blackwater streams and flooded forest、Still to gentle current。
リスクは低いが、ふたがあると安心。
繁殖:Scatters eggs among plants; light-proof the setup or add mops。Subtle; females fuller-bodied。