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Cardinal Tetra
CardinalTetraModel
Cardinal Tetra

Scientific Name

Paracheirodon axelrodi

Location

Panas Jungle

Real Life Location

Upper Orinoco River and Negro River of Amazon Basin

Tackle

S

Fighting Strength

Largest Size

0,21 ft.

Base Fish Points

145

The Cardinal Tetra, sometimes nicknamed as Red Neon Tetra, is a tropical fish found at Panas Jungle. It is a small fish with a striking iridescent blue line laterally bisected the body, with the area below the line being vivid red in color. This fish is one of the fish that will annoy those who searching for Pteraspis in the Emerald Marsh, the another one being the Armored Catfish.

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The best way to catch this fish is to just cast the line blindly and waiting. This fish is practically impossible to see in the marsh because of its tiny size. As aforementioned, this fish likes to steal the bait when you are fishing for the elusive Pteraspis.

Any S-sized tackle works for this fish.

Trivia[]

  • The Cardinal Tetra is very popular among aquarium hobbyist, but less widespread than its well-known cousin, the Neon Tetras, because they are more difficult to breed in captivity. 
  • Eggs of this species are infamous for their hypersensitivity to light: the embryos will die if they exposed to bright light during their development.
  • This fish is highly valued by natives at its natural habitat. The fishery of this species are critical to prevent people from engaging activities that damages the environment, such a as deforestation.
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