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About Sailfin Cardinalfish
A striking cardinalfish with a tall, sail-like dorsal fin and deep red coloration. The body is streamlined with a pointed snout, and the dorsal and anal fins are enlarged and fan-shaped, particularly prominent in males.
Key facts
- Appearance
- A striking cardinalfish with a tall, sail-like dorsal fin and deep red coloration. The body is streamlined with a pointed snout, and the dorsal and anal fins are enlarged and fan-shaped, particularly prominent in males.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Velvet disease
- Diet Details
- Feed small live or frozen meaty foods including copepods, small shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions, as this is a planktivore in the wild.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Philippines to Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef region.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
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