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== Origin ==
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|identification=:Can be mistaken for the similar-looking ''[[Sphaeramia nematoptera]]''. The ''S.orbicularis'' is less colourful than the ''S.nematoptera''. It also has less defined spotting and a thinner mid-body dark vertical band. It is greenish-grey in colour and has mottled spotting all over.
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== Tank compatibility ==
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== Diet ==
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:Carnivorous
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:Reef tank
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== Behaviour ==
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== Identification ==
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:Can be mistaken for the similar-looking ''[[Sphaeramia nematoptera]]''. The ''S.orbicularis'' is less colourful than the ''S.nematoptera''. It also has less defined spotting and a thinner mid-body dark vertical band. It is greenish-grey in colour and has mottled spotting all over.
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Latest revision as of 03:38, 13 December 2017

Orbiculate Cardinalfish

Sphaeramia orbicularis446.jpg
Orbiculate Cardinalfish

Sphaermia orbicularis

114 Litres (30 US G.)

11.4-12.7cm (4.5-5 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-7 years

Family

Apogonidae

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

Orbiculate Cardinalfish, Polka-dot Cardinalfish

Additional scientific names

Apogon orbicularis


Origin[edit]

East Africa to Kiribati, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia; Belau to eastern Caroline and Mariana Islands in Micronesia.


Sexing[edit]

These fish are not easy to visually sex.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Peaceful


Diet[edit]

Carnivorous


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Reef tank


Behaviour[edit]

Mixes well with peaceful tankmates.


Identification[edit]

Can be mistaken for the similar-looking Sphaeramia nematoptera. The S.orbicularis is less colourful than the S.nematoptera. It also has less defined spotting and a thinner mid-body dark vertical band. It is greenish-grey in colour and has mottled spotting all over.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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