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About Longspine Cardinalfish
Apogon doryssa is a small, slender cardinalfish with a reddish or orange-red coloration overall. The fish has a characteristic elongated snout and relatively large eyes typical of nocturnal cardinalfishes. The dorsal spine is notably long and prominent, giving the species its common name "Longspine."
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including areas from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding coral reef habitats.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods such as finely chopped frozen shrimp, mysis shrimp, and small fish larvae. This species requires live or frozen foods and will not typically accept dry pellets. Feed 1-2 times daily, offering only what can be consumed in a few minutes.
- Max Size
- 4
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, marine velvet, bacterial infections if stressed by poor water quality
- Appearance
- Apogon doryssa is a small, slender cardinalfish with a reddish or orange-red coloration overall. The fish has a characteristic elongated snout and relatively large eyes typical of nocturnal cardinalfishes. The dorsal spine is notably long and prominent, giving the species its common name "Longspine."
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
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