Orange Striped Cardinalfish

General information

The Orange Striped Cardinalfish is a small, peaceful fish that can grow up to 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in length. It has a slender body with orange stripes and a silver-white body. These fish are easy to care for and make great additions to a reef tank.

In the wild, the Orange Striped Cardinalfish feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. In an aquarium, they will eat a variety of frozen or live foods, including brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and chopped seafood.

It is difficult to determine the sex of Orange Striped Cardinalfish visually as they have no distinguishable physical differences.

Orange Striped Cardinalfish are egg layers and relatively easy to breed. A separate breeding tank is necessary for successful breeding. After spawning, the eggs will hatch in about 3 to 5 days, and the fry will be free-swimming within 24 hours.

Orange Striped Cardinalfish are generally hardy and not prone to many diseases. However, like all fish, they are susceptible to ich and other common aquarium diseases.

The Orange Striped Cardinalfish is native to the Western Pacific, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia.

The Orange Striped Cardinalfish is a peaceful fish and can be kept with other non-aggressive fish species. However, they may become territorial towards their own kind and other similar cardinalfish species.

Proper acclimation is important for the Orange Striped Cardinalfish as they are sensitive to changes in water conditions. It is recommended to slowly acclimate them by floating the bag in the aquarium for 15 to 20 minutes before introducing them into the tank.