Narrow-Striped Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus angustatus)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, streamlined cardinalfish with a reddish or orange-red body coloration and distinctive narrow dark stripes running along the sides. Large eye, small terminal mouth, and nocturnal behavior typical of the Apogonidae family.
Diet and feeding
Feed live or frozen small foods such as copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and small fish larvae. Offer 1-2 times daily in the evening when nocturnal cardinals are most active.
Difficulty and care for the Narrow-Striped 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 region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the central Pacific, including reef habitats throughout this range.
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