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About Narrowstripe Cardinalfish
Slender body with silvery-white to pale tan coloration and distinctive narrow red or reddish stripes running horizontally along the sides. The dorsal fins are typically reddish, and the mouth is notably large relative to head size.
Key facts
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Oomycosis, Bacterial Infections
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Diet Details
- Feeds on small crustaceans, zooplankton, and frozen foods such as mysis shrimp and copepods. In captivity, offer small meaty foods 2–3 times daily; they are nocturnal feeders and may be shy initially but will adjust with consistent feeding routines.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and Philippines.
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon minimum aquarium • Stable conditions: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.020-1.025 • Prefers caves/overhangs for shelter and security • Feed small meaty foods (copepods, mysis, frozen foods) 2-3× daily • Nocturnal; benefits from low-light acclimation period
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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