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Apogon pseudomaculatus

Quite hardy, especially given their timid, fragile appearance, and make good additions to peaceful marine set-ups of all kinds. As with all Cardinal fish, the Flame Cardinal is quite popular with hobbyists that keep reef type tanks or peaceful community aquariums. The Flame Cardinal like its cousins is a mouth brooder as well, but there has not been any reported captive breeding with this species. The Flame Cardinal is also one of the more secretive of the Cardinals, choosing to stay close to holes or caves during most of the daylight hours, and then coming out at night to feed. Of course in captivity, this species adapts quite well, and will be seen during the day as well.

Maximum Size: the Apogon pseudomaculatus grows up to 4 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Flame Cardinal prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

Diet: The Apogon pseudomaculatus is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of meaty treats (bloodworms, feeder shrimp, marine flesh).

Level of Care: The Flame Cardinal is a low maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Flame Cardinal may act peacefully toward other fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: the Caribbean, Western Atlantic, from Massachusetts, to Bermuda, and Bahamas to southern Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico..

Breeding: Able to breed.

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