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About Ocellated Cardinalfish
Small cardinalfish with a reddish or orange body and distinctive dark ocelli (eye-like spots) along the flanks and gill covers. The body is moderately compressed with a rounded head and large eyes characteristic of nocturnal cardinalfish. Fin markings are subtle, with the dorsal and anal fins positioned far back on the body.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • 20 gallon minimum aquarium • pH 8.0–8.3, salinity 1.020–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Low to moderate flow; requires caves/rockwork for shelter • Feed small meaty foods: mysis shrimp, copepods, small crustaceans • Peaceful; keep singly or in pairs; avoid with aggressive competitors
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. These small, nocturnal cardinalfish are hardy once acclimated but require stable water conditions, low aggression from tankmates, and consistent feeding of appropriate small foods. They prefer dimly lit environments and may hide during the day.
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Aka
- Ocellated Cardinalfish
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- Small cardinalfish with a reddish or orange body and distinctive dark ocelli (eye-like spots) along the flanks and gill covers. The body is moderately compressed with a rounded head and large eyes characteristic of nocturnal cardinalfish. Fin markings are subtle, with the dorsal and anal fins positioned far back on the body.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet
- carnivore
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