Orange-Lined Cardinalfish (Taeniamia fucata)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, stocky cardinalfish with a deep red body and distinctive bright orange-yellow stripes or lines running along the sides. The mouth is notably large relative to body size, and the eye is prominently placed.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small fish, polychaete worms, crustaceans (e.g., mysid shrimp)
Difficulty and care for the Orange-Lined 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, White Spot Disease, Columnaris
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
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