Flower Cardinalfish (Apogon fleurieu)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Flower Cardinalfish is a small, slender species with a predominantly reddish-orange body and distinctive dark bands or stripes running along the sides. The fins are translucent to orange, and the fish displays a characteristic bigeye cardinalfish body shape with large eye relative to head size.
Diet and feeding
Primarily feeds on small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, offer small meaty foods such as copepods, mysid shrimp, frozen mysis, and quality micro pellets designed for small carnivores. Feed multiple small portions daily.
Difficulty and care for the Flower Cardinalfish
Moderate difficulty. Flower Cardinalfish are hardy once acclimated but require consistent feeding of small live or frozen foods and stable water conditions. They are nocturnal and benefit from dim lighting and hiding places.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections, poor diet adaptation, stress-related illness
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, known from the Great Barrier Reef and tropical Australian waters. Found in coral reef environments at moderate depths.
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