The Copper Lined Cardinalfish (Apogon margaritophorus) is an ideal inhabitant for reef tanks. They stay relatively small (about 3 inches) and will readily accept prepared foods. Mine eat flakes, pellets, and frozen mysis. They will school but its not a gurantee. I’ve found that in systems [...]
The Flame Cardinalfish (Apogon maculatus) is a beautiful fish and easy to care for. They tend to be solitary and should only be kept in pairs. They are reef safe but will eat ornamental shrimp if they are small enough. They grow to about 4 inches long and can open their mouth larger than it appears [...]
The Ochre-striped Cardinalfish (Apogon compressus) is definitely my favorite cardinalfish. Just like most cardinals, they are omnivores and will easily accept prepared foods. They do get pretty big for cardinalfish so that puts smaller fish and shrimp at risk when in the same system. Typical reef [...]
The Blue Streak Cardinal (also known as the Threadfin, Longspine, or Slendertail Cardinal) is found in large schools on Indo-Pacific reefs. It is named for the beautiful iridescent blue markings around the eyes, fins, and body. The body is mainly semi-transparent silver, with several yellow lines. [...]