Cardinal Tetra

Add a brilliant splash of colour to your aquarium with our Cardinal Tetras! These stunning tropical schooling fish are famous for their vibrant electric-blue horizontal stripe and striking deep-red colouration that extends along almost the entire length of their bodies.

Striking Appearance: Their brilliant neon-blue and vivid red stripes create a beautiful contrast, making them stand out in planted aquariums.

Easy Care & Peaceful: Generally peaceful and suitable for community aquariums, Cardinal Tetras thrive in stable, well-maintained tropical tanks.

Size & Personality: Small, active schooling fish that grow to approximately 4–5cm. They feel most comfortable and display their best colours when kept in groups.

Schooling Behaviour: Best kept in groups of 8–10 or more, where they display natural schooling behaviour and create an impressive display of colour and movement.

Cardinal Tetras are an excellent choice for planted aquariums and community tanks, bringing vibrant colour, movement, and a beautiful tropical feel to your underwater world.