Next working day delivery with Royal Mail Tracked 24
Description
Cardinal Tetra
Features
Approx. supplied size: 1-2cm
Maximum size: 5cm
Origin: South American
Ideal number kept together: 5+
Approx. supplied size: 1-2cm
Maximum size: 5cm
Origin: South American
Ideal number kept together: 5+
Water Conditions
Our conditions: pH 7.5, temp 25 °C
Ideal pH: 6.5–7.5
Hardness: 18–215 ppm
Ideal Temperature: 23–29 °C
Ease of Care
Easy. Relatively hardy fish however they thrive in lower pH and blackwater conditions. Slow filter flow is best.
Diet
Flake is recommended mainly however can have small live & frozen food such as Daphnia & Artemia. Dried bloodworm as a treat.
Compatibility
Peaceful community fish that thrives in groups. Cardinal tetra look far better in very large shoals in much larger aquariums. Invest in a shoal of 30+ if you have a big enough tank. Cardinals are ideal community fish and do not bother other fishes. However, they are quite small so ensure any other fish kept with them are not going to try and eat them. Angelfish can often prey on Cardinals. Popular tankmates include Rummynose tetra, Otocinclus, pencilfish, hatchetfish, and Corydoras.
Our conditions: pH 7.5, temp 25 °C
Ideal pH: 6.5–7.5
Hardness: 18–215 ppm
Ideal Temperature: 23–29 °C
Ease of Care
Easy. Relatively hardy fish however they thrive in lower pH and blackwater conditions. Slow filter flow is best.
Diet
Flake is recommended mainly however can have small live & frozen food such as Daphnia & Artemia. Dried bloodworm as a treat.
Compatibility
Peaceful community fish that thrives in groups. Cardinal tetra look far better in very large shoals in much larger aquariums. Invest in a shoal of 30+ if you have a big enough tank. Cardinals are ideal community fish and do not bother other fishes. However, they are quite small so ensure any other fish kept with them are not going to try and eat them. Angelfish can often prey on Cardinals. Popular tankmates include Rummynose tetra, Otocinclus, pencilfish, hatchetfish, and Corydoras.
Breeding
Intermediate. They will need their own tank, dimly lit and perfect water conditions. Males fertilise as the female scatters up to 500 eggs. Once laid the eggs can sink and stick to plants.
Life Span
Cardinal Tetra are fairly intensively bred in captivity, so the lifespan of a Cardinal Tetra varies and can range from 1-5 years in perfect conditions.
Intermediate. They will need their own tank, dimly lit and perfect water conditions. Males fertilise as the female scatters up to 500 eggs. Once laid the eggs can sink and stick to plants.
Life Span
Cardinal Tetra are fairly intensively bred in captivity, so the lifespan of a Cardinal Tetra varies and can range from 1-5 years in perfect conditions.
For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.
Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £3.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £6.99 |
| DPD Local Saturday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| DPD Local Saturday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
| Pallets Standard (3-5 days) | - | FREE |
| Pallets Express (1-2 days) | - | £39.99 |
| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
| Zone 1 (7-10 days) | - | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones
