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About Red Stop Light Cardinalfish
A small, slender cardinalfish with a predominantly translucent to pale body and distinctive red/orange coloration on the tail and dorsal regions. The stoplight-like red markings on the caudal peduncle and posterior body are characteristic of this species.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon aquarium (larger preferred for groups) • Nocturnal species; provide dim lighting and hiding spots • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Feed small meaty foods: mysis, copepods, frozen plankton • Peaceful; keep singly or in small established groups
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including waters around Indonesia, Philippines, and surrounding coral reef areas.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Diet Details
- Feed small live or frozen foods such as copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and small prepared meaty foods. This planktivore-oriented cardinalfish should be offered frequent small meals to match its natural feeding behavior.
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