Seales Cardinalfish

General information

Seale's Cardinalfish is a small saltwater fish that grows up to 2 inches (5 cm) in length. They have a slender body with a yellow-green coloration and a white underbelly. They are nocturnal and are best kept in groups of 4 or more in an aquarium of at least 20 gallons. They are a peaceful species and can be kept with other small, peaceful fish.

In the wild, Seale's Cardinalfish feeds on small crustaceans and plankton. In an aquarium, they can be fed a varied diet of frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and mysis shrimp.

There are no visual differences between males and females.

Seale's Cardinalfish can be bred in an aquarium setting. They are egg scatterers and will lay their eggs in a nest. After hatching, the fry can be fed small live foods such as rotifers and baby brine shrimp.

Seale's Cardinalfish is generally a hardy species and is not prone to any specific diseases. However, as with all aquarium species, they can be susceptible to parasitic infections and bacterial diseases. It is important to maintain good water quality and quarantine any new additions to the aquarium.

Seale's Cardinalfish is found in the Western Pacific Ocean, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.

When introducing Seale's Cardinalfish to a new aquarium, it is important to acclimate them slowly to prevent shock. The drip acclimation method is recommended, where the fish is slowly introduced to the new aquarium water over a period of at least an hour.