Flame Cardinal

An aquarium with caves and peaceful tank mates is a good environment for this slow and methodical swimmer. It should not be kept in large groups because of its aggressive behavior towards other Cardinalfish, although it does well in mated pairs.

Common Name(s): Flame Cardinal
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Apogon spp.
Care Level : Easy
Maximum Size: 4"
Minimum Tank Size: 25 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
Feeding Requirements: Carnivore - The Flame Cardinal requires a well-balanced and vitamin-enriched diet of meaty foods such as feeder shrimp, marine flesh, bloodworms, and depending on its size, live feeder fish.
Temperament / Behavior: Aggressive
Other Comments: The Flame Cardinal, also known as the Flamefish, is fiery red with light accents of blue and green.