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About Large-Toothed Cardinalfish
Large-toothed cardinalfish display a reddish-orange body with a streamlined, slightly compressed form typical of the Apogonidae family. Two large, prominent teeth protrude from the lower jaw, giving the species its common name. The dorsal and anal fins are elongated, and the overall coloration deepens in intensity under subdued lighting.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections, loss of appetite due to inadequate lighting or shelter, bacterial infections from poor water quality
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Aka
- Largetoothed Cardinalfish
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and small prepared marine pellets. Offer food primarily in the evening or at night when cardinalfish are most active. Feed once daily or every other day depending on tank conditions and appetite.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Found in coral reef environments at depths typically between 10–60 meters.
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon aquarium minimum (nano-tolerant, prefers groups) • 72–78°F; pH 8.1–8.4; moderate flow • Peaceful nocturnal; hides in rock caves/rubble • Meaty foods: mysis, copepods, small frozen items • Low aggression; safe with non-predatory fish
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate care required. Cheilodipterus macrodon is nocturnal and somewhat shy, demanding subdued lighting and plenty of shelter. While hardy once established, they need stable water conditions and appropriate feeding protocols to thrive in captivity.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Feeding Schedule
- Every 1-2 days
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