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About Bridled Cardinalfish
A small, stocky cardinalfish with a dark reddish-brown to olive body and two distinctive white or pale bands (stripes) crossing the head and gill area, giving it its "bridled" appearance. The body is robust and slightly compressed, with a large mouth typical of apogonids, and the overall coloration may vary from brownish-red to orange-red depending on lighting and mood.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, typically found in sheltered reefs and lagoons at depths of 5–50 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal infections
- Appearance
- A small, stocky cardinalfish with a dark reddish-brown to olive body and two distinctive white or pale bands (stripes) crossing the head and gill area, giving it its "bridled" appearance. The body is robust and slightly compressed, with a large mouth typical of apogonids, and the overall coloration may vary from brownish-red to orange-red depending on lighting and mood.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Aka
- Spurcheek Cardinalfish
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Primarily a nocturnal planktivore and micro-predator in the wild. In captivity, feed high-quality frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small frozen zooplankton. Multiple small feedings per day are recommended, as these fish have small mouths and prefer to feed on small particles.
- Difficulty Level
- Bridled Cardinalfish are moderately hardy and suitable for established reef tanks with stable conditions. They require dim lighting and plenty of hiding places, and can be sensitive to water quality fluctuations and aggressive tankmates.
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