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Feature Species Profile - The cardinal tetra is very popular for its bright colors. It is more colorful than the Neon Tetra and can be distinguished by the full red lower body. It originally came from Columbia and Venezuela. The tank should be well established as Cardinal Tetras are very susceptible to water quality changes and ammonia build up. After they adjust to a new tank, they are quite hardy and do not suffer from disease the way Neons do. They appreciate blackwater conditions, which refers to the soft dark water created by the accumulation of decaying leaves in slow moving and still waters.... more Three ways to remember our name: tropicalfish.me tropicalfishandaquariums.com timstropicalfish.com		Feature Photo
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