• Name:

    Black Cardinalfish

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  • Family: Apogonidae
  • Species: Cardinalfish
  • Scientific Name: Apogonichthyoides melas
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Also Know As:

| Black Cardinal

| Black Apogon

General info about Black Cardinalfish

The Black Cardinalfish is a small saltwater species that can grow up to 3 inches in length. They are typically black in color with a few white spots on their dorsal fin. Black Cardinals are peaceful fish that can be kept in small groups in a tank of at least 20 gallons. They require a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding places and moderate to high water flow.

Black Cardinalfish Diet & Nutrition

Black Cardinalfish are carnivorous and will eat a variety of meaty foods such as small live or frozen prey like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, krill, and chopped fish. They should be fed multiple times per day in small amounts.

Determining Sex of Black Cardinalfish

There is no visual difference between male and female Black Cardinalfish.

Breeding & Spawning Black Cardinalfish

Black Cardinalfish are difficult to breed in a home aquarium, and it is recommended to leave breeding to experienced aquarists. Spawning typically occurs at night, and the eggs will be scattered throughout the tank. The eggs will hatch in about 24 hours, and the fry will need to be fed small live foods.

Common Diseases with Black Cardinalfish

Black Cardinalfish are generally hardy and not prone to specific diseases. However, they can be susceptible to common saltwater diseases like ich, velvet, and fin rot. It is important to quarantine any new fish before adding them to the main tank and to maintain proper water quality to prevent disease.

Black Cardinalfish Origin

Black Cardinalfish are found in the western Pacific Ocean, specifically in the waters around Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines.

Caution with Black Cardinalfish

Black Cardinalfish are not known to be harmful to humans or other fish.

Acclimating Black Cardinalfish

When introducing Black Cardinalfish to a new tank, it is important to properly acclimate them to prevent shock and stress. This can be done by slowly adding small amounts of water from the new tank to the bag they are in over a period of time, typically 30 minutes to an hour.

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