This marine aquarium fish is known as
Flame Cardinal, Twospot Cardinalfish and the correct latin name is
Apogon pseudomaculatus. It belongs to the
Cardinal family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Western Atlantic. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species is peaceful.
Flame Cardinal can grow up to 10 cm what is approximately 3 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 1200cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 186 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Flame Cardinal fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

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Document modified on Wed Dec 5 9:40:53 UTC 2007
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