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About Orange-Lined Cardinalfish
A small cardinalfish with a reddish or orange-red body coloration adorned with distinct orange-to-yellow horizontal stripes running along the flanks. The fish has a large mouth, moderately compressed body, and two dorsal fins characteristic of the family Apogonidae. Adults typically measure around 2.5–3.5 inches.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon aquarium (preferably 40+ for groups) • pH 8.1–8.3, sg 1.023–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Nocturnal; needs caves/crevices and low-moderate lighting • Feeds on small meaty foods (mysis, copepods); may be shy initially • Peaceful in groups; excellent community reef fish
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Common Health Issues
- Starvation if not fed appropriately, parasites, bacterial infections
- Appearance
- A small cardinalfish with a reddish or orange-red body coloration adorned with distinct orange-to-yellow horizontal stripes running along the flanks. The fish has a large mouth, moderately compressed body, and two dorsal fins characteristic of the family Apogonidae. Adults typically measure around 2.5–3.5 inches.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, from the Great Barrier Reef to Indonesia and the Philippines. Found in coastal reef areas and sheltered lagoons.
- Diet Details
- Feed small, meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped seafood. Can be offered frozen or live prey. Cardinalfish are nocturnal hunters and should be fed in dim lighting or at night.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Family
- Apogonidae
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