Where to buy Narrow-Striped Cardinalfish
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About Narrow-Striped Cardinalfish
Small, streamlined cardinalfish with a reddish or orange-red body coloration and distinctive narrow dark stripes running along the sides. Large eye, small terminal mouth, and nocturnal behavior typical of the Apogonidae family.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Diet Details
- Feed live or frozen small foods such as copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and small fish larvae. Offer 1-2 times daily in the evening when nocturnal cardinals are most active.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the central Pacific, including reef habitats throughout this range.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallons for small group • Stable water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.020–1.025 • Prefers dimly lit areas with caves and crevices • Feed small meaty foods: copepods, mysis shrimp, small frozen foods • Nocturnal; may hide during day
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
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