This species is known as
Orange Striped Cardinalfish and the correct latin name is
Apogon cyanosoma. It belongs to the
Cardinal family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
Thanks to it’s size and peaceful behaviour, it is suitable for community marine aquariums.
Orange Striped Cardinalfish can grow up to 7 cm what is approximately 2 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 840cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 130 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which 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 hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Orange 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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Document modified on Wed Dec 5 8:53:36 UTC 2007
Document created on Wed Dec 5 8:53:36 UTC 2007
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