Reef-Flat Cardinalfish (Apogon taeniophorus)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, slender cardinalfish with a reddish-orange body and dark vertical bands running along the sides. The head is large and rounded, with a small mouth and large eye characteristic of the Apogonidae family. The dorsal fin appears slightly notched, separating the spiny and soft-rayed sections.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and small prepared marine foods. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions. Will gradually accept finely chopped fresh preparations.
Difficulty and care for the Reef-Flat Cardinalfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Starvation if not fed appropriately, parasites, secondary infections from injury during capture or transport
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through Southeast Asia to Samoa, typically found on shallow reef flats and in tide pools at depths of 1–5 meters.
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