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Pajama Cardinalfish

 

Family: Apogonidae
Species: Sphaeramia nematoptera
Common Name: Pajama Cardinalfish, Spotted Cardinalfish, Polkadot Cardinalfish
Size: 3.1" (10.2 cm)
Habitat: Found throughout the Western Pacific.
Min Tank Size: 40 gallon.
Diet: Carnivore, feed mysis shrimp, brine, flake and bloodworms.
Behavior: Slow swimmers, like to remain stationary under rocks.
Water: Temperature of 72 to 78ºF (22.2 – 25.6°C), pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020 - 1.025, dKH 8-12
Care: Easy, can be kept in groups, some aggression may occur when pairing off.
Communities: Peaceful, best with non-aggressive tankmates, reefsafe but will eat small crustaceans
Suitability: Good for all with experience with salt-water systems
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