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About Frostfin Cardinalfish
A small, slender cardinalfish with a distinctive frosted or silvery appearance on the body. The Frostfin Cardinalfish exhibits fine patterning and a streamlined form typical of the cardinal fish family. Large eyes are characteristic of this nocturnal species.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Appearance
- A small, slender cardinalfish with a distinctive frosted or silvery appearance on the body. The Frostfin Cardinalfish exhibits fine patterning and a streamlined form typical of the cardinal fish family. Large eyes are characteristic of this nocturnal species.
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped seafood. Offer food in the evening or at night when the fish is most active, as they are nocturnal feeders.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- The Frostfin Cardinalfish is moderately challenging due to its nocturnal behavior and specific feeding requirements. It requires dim lighting, appropriate small foods, and a calm tank environment without aggressive tankmates.
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, found in waters from Indonesia to the Philippines and surrounding tropical reef areas.
- Diet
- carnivore
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