Yellow Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus luteus)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, slender cardinalfish with bright yellow coloration on the head and upper body, fading to pale yellow or whitish on the belly. Two distinct dark bands run vertically through the eyes and behind the gill covers, with a red iris characteristic of many cardinalfish.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods such as finely chopped shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other frozen marine foods. Small live copepods and amphipods are also readily accepted. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Yellow Cardinalfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through Indonesia and the Philippines to Samoa.
Log Yellow Cardinalfish in your reef tank
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