Red Belted Cardinalfish (Apogon townsendi)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, elongated body with distinctive red coloration across the belly and lower half. Dark upper body and head with a characteristic banded pattern; nocturnal fish with large eyes adapted to low-light reef environments.
Diet and feeding
Carnivorous planktivore that feeds on small crustaceans and zooplankton in the wild. In captivity, offer frozen mysis shrimp, small frozen copepods, and quality frozen foods 2–3 times daily. Feed live foods occasionally to encourage natural feeding behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Red Belted Cardinalfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Great Barrier Reef.
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