Blackstripe Cardinalfish (Apogon nigrofasciatus)

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Blackstripe Cardinalfish

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Blackstripe Cardinalfish

Apogon nigrofasciatus

114 Litres (30 US G.)

7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")

pH

8.2 - 8.5

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:2 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods

2-3 years

Family

Apogonidae





Additional names

Blackstripe Cardinalfish, Blackbanded Soldierfish


Environment specifics

Primarily nocturnal, this fish requires plenty of places in which to hide and very good water quality. They prefer cooler temperatures than other marine fish also, at around 22.2-25.6°C (72-78°F) .

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