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About Marbled Cardinalfish
Fowleria marmorata is a small, stocky cardinalfish with a rounded body and large head. It displays red-orange coloration with distinctive white or pale marbling and reticulated patterns across the body and head. The large eyes are characteristic of this nocturnal species.
Key facts
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending through Southeast Asia to the western Pacific. Found in reef environments from shallow coastal areas to deeper reef slopes.
- Common Health Issues
- Parasites, internal infections, starvation if not acclimated to feeding schedules, stress-induced disease
- Appearance
- Fowleria marmorata is a small, stocky cardinalfish with a rounded body and large head. It displays red-orange coloration with distinctive white or pale marbling and reticulated patterns across the body and head. The large eyes are characteristic of this nocturnal species.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet Details
- Fowleria marmorata feeds primarily on small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, offer frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and small copepods. Feed 2–3 times daily in the evening and at night to match natural nocturnal behavior.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
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