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About Spotnape Cardinalfish
The Spotnape Cardinalfish is a small, stocky fish with a reddish-orange body and distinctive white or pale spots on the nape (back of head). It has a rounded body shape typical of cardinalfish, large eyes adapted for low-light environments, and a slightly forked tail fin.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank for a single fish; cardinalfish are schooling in nature and do better in groups in larger setups • Prefers low to moderate light and plenty of rockwork for shelter and daytime hiding • Temperature range 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.020–1.026 • Nocturnal feeder; feed high-quality frozen meaty foods during evening hours or in subdued lighting • Compatible with most reef-safe fish but may predate very small shrimp and crustaceans; avoid pairing with aggressive species
- Common Health Issues
- Starvation from inadequate feeding, parasitic infections, bacterial infections from poor water quality
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Appearance
- The Spotnape Cardinalfish is a small, stocky fish with a reddish-orange body and distinctive white or pale spots on the nape (back of head). It has a rounded body shape typical of cardinalfish, large eyes adapted for low-light environments, and a slightly forked tail fin.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods such as finely chopped marine flesh, frozen mysis shrimp, and small frozen copepods. Cardinalfish are nocturnal hunters and feed best when offered food in dimmer lighting or at night.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines and beyond. Found in coral reef environments at moderate depths.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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