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Posted 8/11/2008 2:26:20 PM


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Which do you think is better to keep, Cardinal (Is that how you spell it?) Tetras or Neon Tetras? Just asking for your opinion.;)

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Posted 8/11/2008 3:18:54 PM


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Most of the cardinals at your lfs will be wild-caught, and depending on how they were handled, they can be difficult -- they prefer soft and acid water. All of the neons at your lfs are aquacultured fish, either from the Far East or Florida. They will live in a wide range of tank conditions. I would recommend neon tetras, and you should get the largest ones you can, if they have different sizes.

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Posted 8/11/2008 5:07:39 PM


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Yes I also like Neon Tetras. They are not fully red and blue like Cardinals but have a little dash of blue and a little dash of red. :) 

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Posted 8/11/2008 6:30:50 PM


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I'm with Mr. Lass on this one. Neons are much more "user-friendly" than Cardinals.

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Posted 8/12/2008 6:29:44 PM


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Please -- just "David". Thanks.

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Posted 8/12/2008 6:47:52 PM


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Sorry, I keep forgetting.

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Posted 8/13/2008 9:23:13 AM


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