This fish is known as
Spotted-Gill Cardinalfish and the correct latin name is
Apogon chrysopomus. It belongs to the
Cardinal family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Apogon Chrysopomus is a peaceful fish.
Spotted-Gill Cardinalfish can grow up to 11 cm what is approximately 4 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 1320cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 204 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 Spotted-Gill 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 suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
Source:
fishbase
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Document modified on Wed Dec 5 9:01:06 UTC 2007
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