Blackstripe Cardinalfish (Apogon nigrofasciatus)
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Blackstripe Cardinalfish
Apogon nigrofasciatus
114 Litres (30 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
8.2 - 8.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:2 M:F
2-3 years
Family
Apogonidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Blackstripe Cardinalfish, Blackbanded Soldierfish
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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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) .
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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