Where to buy Yellowstriped Cardinalfish, Captive-Bred
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About Yellowstriped Cardinalfish, Captive-Bred
A small, slender cardinalfish with a bright red body and distinctive yellowish-white stripes running horizontally along the sides. The eye is proportionally large, typical of nocturnal apogonids.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Max Size
- 4
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon aquarium (larger for groups) • Stable water: pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025, temp. 72–78°F • Peaceful, prefers low to moderate light and moderate current • Feed small frozen foods (mysis, copepods) 2–3× daily • Compatible with soft corals and most invertebrates
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Care Level
- Beginner
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Appearance
- A small, slender cardinalfish with a bright red body and distinctive yellowish-white stripes running horizontally along the sides. The eye is proportionally large, typical of nocturnal apogonids.
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods including copepods, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped marine flesh. Offer food primarily during evening and night hours to match natural feeding behavior. Feed 1-2 times daily in small portions.
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