| Latin Name: |
Pterapogon
kauderni |
| Current
Size: |
1.5
inches |
| Maximum Size: |
3.0
inches |
| Recommended
Tank Size: |
At
least 20 gallons |
| General Diet: |
Enjoys
a diet consisting of flakes, pellets, frozen preparations such as mysis
and brine shrimp. |
| Water
Conditions: |
Keep
water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 -
82° F). |
| Reef
Compatible: |
Yes
|
| Species
Behavior: |
A
beautiful cardinalfish that hovers most of the day. A
peaceful fish that makes an excellent addition to a reef tank.
Pairs will often form and spawn in the aquarium resulting in
the male housing the eggs in his mouth. |
| Care Level: |
5 |
| Origin: |
Aquacultured |
This fish has been eating: Spectrum Marine Fish Formula, Spectrum Small Fish Formula, Spectrum Thera+A Formula, Brine Shrimp, Mysis Shrimp
|
