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About Slender Cardinalfish
Small, slender-bodied cardinalfish with red coloration on the head and upper body fading to silver-white on the belly. Distinguishing features include a pointed snout, two dorsal fins, and large dark eyes adapted for nocturnal behavior.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Appearance
- Small, slender-bodied cardinalfish with red coloration on the head and upper body fading to silver-white on the belly. Distinguishing features include a pointed snout, two dorsal fins, and large dark eyes adapted for nocturnal behavior.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Aka
- Luminous Cardinalfish
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • 20+ gallon tank minimum for small groups • Stable water params: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, 1.020–1.025 sg • Prefers low-flow areas and plenty of rockwork for shelter • Feed small foods: mysis, copepods, enriched flake foods 2–3× daily • Nocturnal; benefits from dimmed lighting or nighttime feeding
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and western Pacific to the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji.
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