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About Fowleria Cardinalfish
Small, stout-bodied cardinalfish with red coloration overall and distinctive large eyes typical of nocturnal apogonids. Body is relatively compact with a blunt head and large mouth.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- Small, stout-bodied cardinalfish with red coloration overall and distinctive large eyes typical of nocturnal apogonids. Body is relatively compact with a blunt head and large mouth.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Beginner
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Nocturnal; provide caves and dim lighting or low-light shelters • Keep singly or in bonded pairs; tends to hide during day and feed at night • Temperature range 72–78 °F, maintain stable salinity 1.020–1.026 and pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed small meaty foods (copepods, mysis shrimp, small prepared carnivore pellets) 1–2 times daily
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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