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About Reef-Flat Cardinalfish
Small, slender cardinalfish with a reddish-orange body and dark vertical bands running along the sides. The head is large and rounded, with a small mouth and large eye characteristic of the Apogonidae family. The dorsal fin appears slightly notched, separating the spiny and soft-rayed sections.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through Southeast Asia to Samoa, typically found on shallow reef flats and in tide pools at depths of 1–5 meters.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with dense rockwork and caves for shelter • Nocturnal and shy; provide plenty of hiding places and low to moderate lighting • Temperature range 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.020–1.025 • Feed small frozen foods (mysis shrimp, copepods) 2–3 times daily • Keep with peaceful tank mates; avoid housing with aggressive or boisterous fish that compete for food • Use gentle water flow and avoid strong currents
- Common Health Issues
- Starvation if not fed appropriately, parasites, secondary infections from injury during capture or transport
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Appearance
- Small, slender cardinalfish with a reddish-orange body and dark vertical bands running along the sides. The head is large and rounded, with a small mouth and large eye characteristic of the Apogonidae family. The dorsal fin appears slightly notched, separating the spiny and soft-rayed sections.
- Max Size
- 4.5
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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