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About Twin-Spot Cardinalfish
Twin-Spot Cardinalfish are small, rounded-bodied fish with a distinctive pattern of two large dark spots on each side of the body, one near the gill cover and one on the rear body. They display reddish to orange-red coloration with pale/white spots or stripes, and have large eyes characteristic of nocturnal cardinalfish.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank with plenty of hiding places and coral crevices • Temperature range 72–78°F maintained through stable heating • pH 8.1–8.3 and salinity SG 1.020–1.025 required for stability • Nocturnal species; provide dim lighting and shelter during the day; will become active at dusk • Feed small carnivorous foods 1–2 times daily; can be shy feeders initially but will acclimate well in established tanks
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- 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
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Appearance
- Twin-Spot Cardinalfish are small, rounded-bodied fish with a distinctive pattern of two large dark spots on each side of the body, one near the gill cover and one on the rear body. They display reddish to orange-red coloration with pale/white spots or stripes, and have large eyes characteristic of nocturnal cardinalfish.
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, parasitic infections, poor acclimation stress
- Max Size
- 3.5
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