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About Five-Lined Cardinalfish
A small, elongated cardinalfish with a distinctive red and white striped pattern, featuring five prominent longitudinal lines along the body. The head is large and the eyes are notably prominent, typical of nocturnal predatory fish in the Apogonidae family. Body coloration is primarily silvery-red with darker markings around the head and gill areas.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Appearance
- A small, elongated cardinalfish with a distinctive red and white striped pattern, featuring five prominent longitudinal lines along the body. The head is large and the eyes are notably prominent, typical of nocturnal predatory fish in the Apogonidae family. Body coloration is primarily silvery-red with darker markings around the head and gill areas.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Aka
- Fivelined Cardinalfish
- Care Level
- Easy
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank required, preferably with tall dimensions to accommodate schooling behavior • Nocturnal and reclusive; provide plenty of caves and crevices for daytime shelter • Temperature range 72-78°F, salinity 1.020-1.026 SG • Keep in small groups or singly; males may be territorial but generally compatible in established tanks • Avoid housing with very large predatory fish that may view them as prey; peaceful community reef compatible
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections, poor appetite if stressed, sensitivity to water quality fluctuations
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