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About Small Cardinalfish
Apogon parvulus is a small, slender cardinalfish with a reddish-orange to deep red coloration throughout its body. It has two dorsal fins, large eyes characteristic of nocturnal species, and a slightly compressed body shape. A faint dark stripe may run through the eye region.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding coral reef systems from Indonesia to Australia and the Philippines.
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, bacterial infections, parasitic infections
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Appearance
- Apogon parvulus is a small, slender cardinalfish with a reddish-orange to deep red coloration throughout its body. It has two dorsal fins, large eyes characteristic of nocturnal species, and a slightly compressed body shape. A faint dark stripe may run through the eye region.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped marine flesh. In captivity, it readily accepts frozen foods; offer small portions 2–3 times daily to match its natural nocturnal feeding behavior.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Small Cardinalfish are moderately hardy once established, but require careful acclimation and stable water conditions. Their nocturnal nature and tendency to hide make them less visible than many reef fish, and they may take time to adjust to captive feeding routines.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
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