Yellowstriped Cardinalfish, Captive-Bred (Ostorhinchus cyanosoma)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, slender cardinalfish with a bright red body and distinctive yellowish-white stripes running horizontally along the sides. The eye is proportionally large, typical of nocturnal apogonids.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including copepods, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped marine flesh. Offer food primarily during evening and night hours to match natural feeding behavior. Feed 1-2 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Yellowstriped Cardinalfish, Captive-Bred
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 Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Triangle.
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