Where to buy Threadfin Cardinalfish
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About Threadfin Cardinalfish
A small, slender cardinalfish with a reddish or pale tan coloration on the body and distinctive thread-like pelvic fins that extend well beyond the body. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated, and the fish has a somewhat translucent appearance with minimal markings.
Key facts
- Appearance
- A small, slender cardinalfish with a reddish or pale tan coloration on the body and distinctive thread-like pelvic fins that extend well beyond the body. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated, and the fish has a somewhat translucent appearance with minimal markings.
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections, bacterial infections, starvation if not acclimated to prepared foods
- Diet Details
- Feeds on small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, offer frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, and small live prey like brine shrimp. Feed 2-3 times daily with small portions.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the western Pacific, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Great Barrier Reef areas.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. Threadfin Cardinalfish are hardy once established, but they are nocturnal and slow feeders that require careful acclimation and patience to transition to prepared foods. They need adequate shelter and non-aggressive tankmates.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
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