Red-Striped Cardinalfish

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Red-Striped Cardinalfish

This fish is known as Red-Striped Cardinalfish and the correct latin name is Apogon margaritophorus. It belongs to the Cardinal family. (e) Origin of this fish is Western Pacific. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

This Apogon belongs to peaceful fish species.

Red-Striped Cardinalfish can grow up to 7 cm what is approximately 2 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 840cm2 of water surface which is approximately 130 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are 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 Red-Striped Cardinalfish. (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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.

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