Iridescent Cardinalfish (Pristiapogon kallopterus)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, slender cardinalfish with iridescent blue and purple coloration on the head and body, contrasting with a red or orange tail. Two dark stripes run along the flanks, and the body has a distinctive metallic sheen.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine algae, copepods, mysid shrimp
Difficulty and care for the Iridescent 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, Hole-in-the-head, Bacterial septicaemia
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Philippines and Indonesia east to Micronesia and Fiji.
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