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About Iridescent Cardinalfish
Small, slender cardinalfish with iridescent blue and purple coloration on the head and body, contrasting with a red or orange tail. Two dark stripes run along the flanks, and the body has a distinctive metallic sheen.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Appearance
- Small, slender cardinalfish with iridescent blue and purple coloration on the head and body, contrasting with a red or orange tail. Two dark stripes run along the flanks, and the body has a distinctive metallic sheen.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head, Bacterial septicaemia
- Care Requirements
- • 20 gallon tank minimum • Nocturnal; provide dim lighting and caves • Prefers cooler temps 72–76°F, stable salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed small frozen foods: mysis shrimp, copepods • Gentle community fish; keep with non-aggressive tankmates
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Philippines and Indonesia east to Micronesia and Fiji.
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine algae, copepods, mysid shrimp
- Diet
- carnivore
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