Ochrestriped Cardinalfish

The Ochrestriped Cardinalfish originates from reefs that are located in Fiji as well as Indonesia. They are long and slender in shape and have an ochre-red color with gold. The big blue and black eyes are set off by a dark spot on the tail that confuses potential predators as to which direction the fish is facing. A 55-gallon or bigger aquarium with a cave as well as peaceful tank mates is ideal for this slow, methodical swimmer. The species is known to hide in sea grass and other plants, and may employ long spined urchins to camouflage. If an aquarium with a larger size is available, it can handle a small group of the species. As a group, they'll set up a strict hierarchy with no aggression.   The Ochrestriped Cardinalfish requires a balanced diet consisting of prepared carnivore food as well as feeder shrimp flake foods, pellets Vitamin-enriched mysis, brine shrimp. Depending on the size of its body and size, fresh feeder fish.   Approximate Purchase Size: Small 1-1/4" to 2"; Medium 2" to 3"; Large 3" to 4"