Ochre-Striped Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus compressus)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, stocky cardinalfish with a compressed lateral body. Predominantly ochre or tan coloration with distinctive darker vertical stripes or bands running along the body, and characteristic large eyes typical of nocturnal apogonids.
Diet and feeding
Feed small, meaty foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped fresh seafood. These planktivorous fish are most active at dusk and night, so feed in the evening or use foods that stay in the water column.
Difficulty and care for the Ochre-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, Hole-in-the-Head, Velvet Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond, typically found in coral reef environments at moderate depths.
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