Will Neons school with Cardinals?
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Will Neons school with Cardinals?
The Cardinal Tetra and the Neon Tetra are two popular choices that you can easily incorporate into your tank. The fish are similar in nature and require similar tank conditions. Both the Cardinal and Neon Tetra are schooling fish. As well, both the Cardinal and Neon Tetra like plants.
Do cardinal tetras get along with neon tetras?
Cardinal tetras are very similar to neon tetras in their care, and they can be kept together in an aquarium. They often even school together! They originate from the same habitat as neon tetras, so they also should be kept with lots of décor to hide in.
Can angelfish be kept with Cardinal Tetras?
It is better to add them when the angel is under 3″ or so. Angels rarely get the chance to eat fish in the wild, but when they do it is usually juvenile tetras, rarely a full grown one. However they do occasionally eat an adult NEON tetra, but cardinals are slightly larger.
How many cardinal tetras can I put in a 10 gallon tank?
Some say up to 8 cardinal tetras in a 10 gallon tank is fine, others say tetras don’t generally follow the inch/gallon rule and you can stock up to 3 or even 4 tetras per gallon.
What fish can live with Cardinal Tetras?
Some good Cardinal Tetra tank mates to consider include:
- Black Skirt Tetra.
- Dwarf Gourami.
- Guppies.
- Ember Tetra.
- Chili Rasbora.
- Hatchetfish.
- Green Neon Tetra.
- Mollies.
Can betta fish live with Cardinal Tetras?
Next up on the list of tetras you should consider adding to your betta tank are cardinal tetras. Similar to neon tetras but larger in size cardinal tetras can be a great addition. They are schooling fish so make sure you get at least 6 and remember that they will need a large tank (at least 20 gallons to swim in).
What is the difference between neon tetra and Cardinal tetra?
Cardinal and Neon tetras are two different species of tetras, although they both belong to the same family, Characidae. Cardinal tetras are slightly larger than Neons, reaching approximately 2 inches in length vs. 1 inch. Neon tetras are generally regarded as being easier to care for than the Cardinals.
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- Celestial Pearl Danio.
- Rainbow Shiner.
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- Endler’s Livebearer.
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- Cherry Shrimp.
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Can you put Glofish with angelfish?
There are 4 types of Glofish so far – black skirt tetra, zebra danio, tiger barb and the rainbow shark. These are the species genetically modified with “fluorescent genes”….Picking the right Glofish tank mates.
| Tank mate: | Angelfish |
|---|---|
| Compatibility by glofish type: | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Caution | |
| Caution |
What fish go with cardinal tetras?
What fish are compatible with Cardinal Tetras?