Bridled Cardinalfish (Pristiapogon fraenatus)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, stocky cardinalfish with a reddish-orange body and two prominent dark stripes running across the head, resembling a bridle. Nocturnal with large eyes adapted for low-light environments.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen prey including mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans. Multiple small feedings per day mimic natural nocturnal feeding behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Bridled 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 from the Red Sea and East Africa to the central Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Australian Archipelago.
Log Bridled Cardinalfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Bridled Cardinalfish alongside everything else in your reef.
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