{"product_id":"apogon-leptacanthus-threadfin-cardinalfish","title":"Apogon leptacanthus – Glass Cardinalfish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Apogon leptacanthus, commonly known as the Filament-finned Cardinalfish, is a small, elegant reef fish, prized for its gregarious behavior and delicate appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e It is characterized by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A silvery, thin, and translucent body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Thin, elongated dorsal filaments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Subtle yellow to golden reflections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Large, bright eyes, typical of cardinals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Native to the Indo-Pacific region, this species lives in lagoons and on sheltered reef slopes, where it forms scattered schools among branching corals and rocky crevices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In an aquarium, it creates magnificent movements in open water when kept in a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Behavior in a reef aquarium:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ✔ Peaceful and safe for the reef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ✔ Best kept in groups (5 or more individuals recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ✔ Open water swimmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ✔ Generally non-aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e He feels safer and adopts natural behavior when kept in a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Care requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Minimum aquarium size: 208 litres (larger for groups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Temperature: 24–26 °C\u003cbr\u003e Density: 1.023–1.025\u003cbr\u003e pH: 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e Layout: Living stones with caves and shaded areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A mature and stable ecosystem is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Food\u003cbr\u003e Carnivorous plankton feeder:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Mysis shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Enriched Artemia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Finely chopped seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e High-quality marine granules\u003cbr\u003e Feed in small portions 2 to 3 times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Compatibility\u003cbr\u003e ✔ Compatible with reef corals\u003cbr\u003e ✔ Compatible with invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e ✔ Compatible with other peaceful fish in a community aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ⚠ Avoid large, aggressive predators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Special notes\u003cbr\u003e Sensitive to poor water quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e It can hide at the beginning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e More active at dusk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Mouthbrooding (males incubate the eggs)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223667921067,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/Image10_1803c61c-d3c0-4927-952b-a3a93234f48a.jpg?v=1771539430","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/apogon-leptacanthus-threadfin-cardinalfish","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}