Where to buy Broad-Striped Cardinalfish
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About Broad-Striped Cardinalfish
Small, slender-bodied cardinalfish with a reddish or pinkish body color and two distinctive dark lateral stripes running the length of the body. The mouth is large and terminal; the eye is proportionally large. Generally under 3 inches in adult length.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank, with plenty of live rock and hiding spaces (cardinalfish are nocturnal) • Temperature range 72–78 °F; salinity 1.020–1.025 SG • Feed small meaty foods 1–2 times daily; they are nocturnal hunters and may be shy about feeding • Provide dim lighting or nocturnal feeding to encourage natural behavior • Generally peaceful and suitable for reef aquariums; rarely bothers corals or ornamental invertebrates
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods such as finely chopped frozen shrimp, mysis shrimp, and small crustaceans. In captivity, they may also accept high-quality frozen copepods and small fish fry. Feed once or twice daily in portions appropriate to tank size and bioload.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Appearance
- Small, slender-bodied cardinalfish with a reddish or pinkish body color and two distinctive dark lateral stripes running the length of the body. The mouth is large and terminal; the eye is proportionally large. Generally under 3 inches in adult length.
- Max Size
- 3
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Aka
- Broadstripe Cardinalfish
- Family
- Apogonidae
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