Cardinal Red-spotted Glass (Apogon parvulus)

The Red-spotted Cardinalfish ( Apogon parvulus ) is a small, elegant, semi-transparent marine fish, perfect for adding a touch of delicacy to your community reef aquarium.

Distinctive appearance: This magnificent cardinalfish has a translucent bluish body with an iridescent horizontal stripe and a characteristic red spot on its dorsal fin. Its small size and graceful swimming make it a charming and peaceful addition to any aquarium.

Main features:

• Very peaceful temperament, ideal for community aquariums
• Adult size: 5-7 cm (small size)
• A gregarious fish that enjoys living in groups (minimum 3-6 individuals)
• Compatible with corals, invertebrates and other peaceful fish
• Active at dusk and night, hides during the day
• Robust and suitable for beginner to intermediate aquarists

Needs and maintenance:

• Minimum volume: 100 liters (for a group)
• Temperature: 24-27°C
• pH: 8.1-8.4
• Salinity: 1.023-1.025
• Diet: Carnivore - accepts mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, frozen cyclops, and high-quality pellets. Feed 1-2 times daily in the evening
• Aquarium: Provide plenty of hiding places with live rock and shaded areas. Moderate to low lighting is preferred.
• Behavior: Very peaceful, forms tight groups, shy during the day

Compatibility: Excellent choice for nano reefs and reef aquariums with soft and hard corals, shrimp, and other small, peaceful fish. Avoid with aggressive or predatory fish.

Add the translucent beauty of the Red-spotted Cardinal Glass to your marine ecosystem!