Posted by Schmev on February 23, 2003 at 19:12:14:
In Reply to: cardinal tetras posted by novis on February 23, 2003 at 12:07:10:
:I bought five cardinal tetras and i suddenly they all kept dropping ike flies now i only have two left one male and a female is it cruel to keep them just as a two.
To answer your question, yes, your tetras will be quite insecure and unhappy living out of a school.
Now then, what can you say about your aquarium? How long has it been setup? Has it been cycled completely? Gallon size? Heated? Other tankmates? Water quality?