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About Blackstripe Cardinalfish
The Blackstripe Cardinalfish is a small, stocky fish with a reddish-orange body and two prominent dark stripes running horizontally across its head and upper body. It has large eyes positioned near the top of its head, reflecting its nocturnal behavior, and a rounded body shape typical of cardinalfish.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines and Indonesia, typically found in coral reef habitats at depths of 10-60 meters.
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, lateral line erosion, starvation if not fed small foods regularly
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with adequate hiding places (caves, overhangs, dense coral structures) • Nocturnal species; feed small foods like mysis shrimp and copepods; 2-3 times daily • Temperature range 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025 • Peaceful fish suitable for reef aquariums; keep in groups of 3+ for best behavior • Provide dim lighting or nocturnal feeding sessions; sensitive to bright lighting and strong water movement
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Aka
- Blackstriped Cardinalfish
- Appearance
- The Blackstripe Cardinalfish is a small, stocky fish with a reddish-orange body and two prominent dark stripes running horizontally across its head and upper body. It has large eyes positioned near the top of its head, reflecting its nocturnal behavior, and a rounded body shape typical of cardinalfish.
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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