Where to buy Orbicular Cardinalfish
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About Orbicular Cardinalfish
A small, stocky cardinal fish with a distinctive red-orange body and white circular markings or bands. The head is proportionally large with a terminal mouth and nocturnal eye structure typical of Apogonidae.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped meaty foods. Offer foods 2-3 times daily in small quantities, particularly at dusk or after lights dim, as they are primarily nocturnal feeders.
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallons (preferably 30+ for groups) • Stable water: pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.025, temp 72–78°F • Dim lighting and plenty of hiding spots (caves, rockwork) • Feed small meaty foods: mysis, copepods, finely chopped seafood • Peaceful fish; best in small groups or pairs in established tanks
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, typically found in deep reef environments and caves.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head, Bacterial Infections
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- A small, stocky cardinal fish with a distinctive red-orange body and white circular markings or bands. The head is proportionally large with a terminal mouth and nocturnal eye structure typical of Apogonidae.
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