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About Orange-Lined Cardinalfish
The Orange-Lined Cardinalfish is a small, stocky fish with a reddish-brown body marked by distinctive bright orange or reddish vertical stripes running along the sides. It has large eyes characteristic of nocturnal species, a moderately sized mouth, and a rounded tail fin.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia through the Philippine Islands and westward to the Indian Ocean.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately challenging for hobbyists. These nocturnal fish require stable conditions, dim lighting, and careful feeding strategies to ensure they consume adequate food before aggressive tankmates compete for it.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with plenty of caves and hiding spots for daytime refuge • Temperature range 72–78°F; maintain stability to avoid stress • Salinity 1.020–1.025 SG; standard reef parameters • Nocturnal species—feed during low-light periods or use night-feeding schedules to ensure adequate intake • House singly or in established pairs; very peaceful with other reef inhabitants but may be outcompeted for food by aggressive feeders
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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