Fish of the Day: Flamefish Cardinalfish

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Flamefish / Apogon maculatus

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Apogon maculatus

COMMON NAME - Flamefish

SIZE - 4.1" (10.5 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 20 US Gal. (76 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Fresh marine fare for carnivores chopped into bits small enough for the fish to manage, crustacean flesh, Mysid shrimp, frozen marine preparations for carnivores and omnivores.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - May eat delicate ornamental shrimp.

CAPTIVE CARE - Keep only one per tank unless at least 55 US Gal. (208 L) or larger, then add two at same time, will defend its hiding place and chase other cardinal fish away, the brighter the lighting the more the fish will hide, will pester other Cardinal fish, color tends to fade, feed a varied diet vitamin enriched and containing color enhancing additives for marine fish.
 

Going off the ledge: Would you be interested in a drop off aquarium?

  • I currently have a drop off style aquarium

    Votes: 2 1.4%
  • I don’t currently have a drop off style aquarium, but I have in the past.

    Votes: 2 1.4%
  • I haven’t had a drop off style aquarium, but I plan to in the future.

    Votes: 22 15.4%
  • I am interested in a drop off style aquarium, but have no plans to add one in the future.

    Votes: 66 46.2%
  • I am not interested in a drop off style aquarium.

    Votes: 48 33.6%
  • Other.

    Votes: 3 2.1%
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