Philippine Cardinalfish (Gymnapogon philippinus)
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Philippine Cardinalfish
Gymnapogon philippinus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
4-5 cm (1.6-2")
8.0 - 8.4
25-27.8°C (77 -82 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Apogonidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Philippine Cardinalfish, Red-nose Cardinalfish
Additional scientific names
- Henicichthys philippinus
Origin
- Found in the Western Pacific: Philippines, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, Kapingamarangi and Marshall Islands.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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