Flame Cardinalfish
(Apogon spp.)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Flame Cardinalfish
(Apogon spp.)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Red
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
4"
Family
Apogonidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Color Form
Red
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
4"
Family
Apogonidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Flame Cardinalfish, also known as the Flamefish, is fiery red with light accents of blue and green.
A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with caves and peaceful tank mates is a good environment for this slow and methodical swimmer. It should not be kept in large groups because of its aggressive behavior towards other Cardinalfish, although it does well in mated pairs. It is a nocturnal fish and may be watched using a red light.
The Flame Cardinalfish requires a well-balanced and vitamin-enriched diet of meaty foods such as feeder shrimp, marine flesh, bloodworms, and depending on its size, live feeder fish.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 4"
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Customer Testimonials
Sara Olson
Stoddard , WI
I bought a trio of these cardinalfish from the Diver's Den. Only one survived the quarantine period I use for new fish, due to fighting. They are very aggressive and should not be sold as trios. Now that the remaining one is in my display, it terrorizes every fish added. I would not recommend this particular cardinalfish and can only hope that I can remove the one I have, so I can continue to stock my new 90 gallon reef aquarium.
William Pantos
Victoria , TX
OK. I got one of these from the LFS and did not know what it was. It is fine and does not bother anyone. It seems to get along with the red banded pipefish and they hang out together. Seahorse tank with a Royal Gramma, Yellow Goby.
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