Sphaeramia nematoptera

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Pyjama Cardinalfish
Pyjama Cardinalfish
Species	Sphaeramia nematoptera
Difficulty	Easy
Min. Tank Size	75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L)
Size	7.62 cm 2.5-3 " (6.4-7.6cm)
pH	8.1 - 8.4
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	2:3 M:F
Availability	Common
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	2-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Pyjama Cardinalfish, Spotted Cardinalfish, Polka-Dot Cardinalfish

[edit] Sexing

Males will have longer finnage and a slightly more angular head.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Do not keep with other Cardinalfish, can be kept in groups of Pyjama Cardinalfish to avoid aggression.

[edit] Diet

Prefers meaty foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs an SG of 1.020-1.025. Hiding places are essential.

[edit] Behaviour

A fairly peaceful fish, not overly active.

[edit] Identification

Similar to the Bangai Cardinalfish in shape, this fish has a silver base colour, with a yellow face, dorsal, pelvic and pectoral fins, there's a thick black stripe running vertically down the centre of their flanks and into the base of the dorsal fin. On the hind part of this stripe the fish is spotted with orange, and they have rich red/orange eyes.

[edit] Pictures

Pyjama Cardinalfish

Pyjama Cardinalfish

Pyjama Cardinalfish

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Live Aquaria
• Nano Reef