Spotnape Cardinalfish (Apogon notatus)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Spotnape Cardinalfish is a small, stocky fish with a reddish-orange body and distinctive white or pale spots on the nape (back of head). It has a rounded body shape typical of cardinalfish, large eyes adapted for low-light environments, and a slightly forked tail fin.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods such as finely chopped marine flesh, frozen mysis shrimp, and small frozen copepods. Cardinalfish are nocturnal hunters and feed best when offered food in dimmer lighting or at night.
Difficulty and care for the Spotnape Cardinalfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Starvation from inadequate feeding, parasitic infections, bacterial infections from poor water quality
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines and beyond. Found in coral reef environments at moderate depths.
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