Threadfin Cardinalfish (Zoramia leptacantha)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, slender cardinalfish with pale red to orange coloration and thread-like pectoral fin rays that extend beyond the body. The eyes are notably large and dark, with a subtle barred pattern along the body.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp, and fine marine flakes. In established reef aquaria with copepod populations, the fish will graze passively; captive-fed specimens benefit from 2–3 small daily feedings.
Difficulty and care for the Threadfin 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, Columnaris disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Log Threadfin Cardinalfish in your reef tank
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