Banda Cardinalfish (Nectamia bandanensis)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, slender cardinalfish with a deep red to reddish-orange body and distinctive black vertical bands across the head and gill covers. The body tapers toward a forked tail.
Diet and feeding
Feed small carnivorous foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood. In established reef systems, may forage on small crustaceans and zooplankton.
Difficulty and care for the Banda Cardinalfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, specifically the Banda Sea region of Indonesia.
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