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	Someone wants1 CARDINAL TETRA!Need answers ASAP!
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	My babysitter wants me to get 1 cardinal tetra. Please reasure her that you cannot get 1!!!!!!!!!! Tahnsk Last edited by labrakitty at 13-Mar-2005 01:49
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	Nope, cant get 1. Cardnials are fish that like to be in groups. Usually the minimum number you should buy is 6. Having only 1 in the tank will make it very shy, and have an early death.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	agreed. it's a schooling fish and should be in groups.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	I agree with you all. I had 4 cardinal tetras, now down to one who lives in the tank full of endlers.. he keeps to himself.. occasionally swims out, but still does eat. So it is healthy, just alone.. dont have room to add any cardinals at the moment..work in progress... hth 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	I'm not quite sure why you have to prove to your babysitter that 1 cardinal tetra is a bad idea. After all, it's your tank. I really don't think it is necessary for you to make a thread about it. I'm sure a simple "no thanks" will suffice. Anyway, I'll join your petetion. I had 2 tetras by themselves and I thought it was enough. Apparently it wasn't and they died within a week.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	Thanks, it's a bit late now though, she's gone!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	You could always let her get one, then add some more yourself the next day ... then you could give her a lesson in your expertise and shame her into not doing something that stupid again Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	As with everyone else, I agree that cardinals are meant to be in groups. No offense, but I don't think your babysitter could care less whether or not you get a cardinal; she was probably merely making small talk with you to pass the time. Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 13-Mar-2005 19:51
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	labrakitty Sure she can get one if she want to. But tell her it wont live very long as it is a schooling fish and likes its own species for safety and company. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Cardinals are schooling fish & the best way is to add some more with the one that your babysitter bought. http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54


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