Broad-Striped Cardinalfish (Apogon angustatus)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, slender-bodied cardinalfish with a reddish or pinkish body color and two distinctive dark lateral stripes running the length of the body. The mouth is large and terminal; the eye is proportionally large. Generally under 3 inches in adult length.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods such as finely chopped frozen shrimp, mysis shrimp, and small crustaceans. In captivity, they may also accept high-quality frozen copepods and small fish fry. Feed once or twice daily in portions appropriate to tank size and bioload.
Difficulty and care for the Broad-Striped Cardinalfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Ich (Cryptocaryon), bacterial infections, starvation if not fed appropriately
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and parts of Indonesia. Found in coral reef environments at depths typically between 10–50 meters.
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