Seales Cardinalfish Apogon sealei

Seales Cardinalfish

  The Seales Cardinalfish is found in the Western Pacific Ocean.  These fish sport bright blue eyes that illuminate in standard reef lighting. In general most cardinals are tricky to eat, but the Seales have been known to be hardy, and usually eat when presented with food.  

 Aquarium Care Facts

 

• Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive

• Color Pattern: Light red, orange, brown, and yellow

• Diet Type: Carnivore

• Reef Compatibility: Yes

• pH: 8.1 to 8.4
• dKH: 8 to 12
• Water Density: 1.02 to 1.025
• Water Temperature: 72 to 78 degrees Farenheit

• Largest Adult Size: 4 inches

• Scientific Family: Apogonidae
• Scientific Name: Apogon sealei

• Minimum Recommended Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Maximum Tank Size: 60 gallons or larger

   

Sizing Guide of the Seales Cardinalfish

• Small:  1.4 to 1.7 inches
• Small-Medium: 1.7 to 2.1 inches
• Medium: 2.1 to 2.5 inches
• Medium-Large: 2.5 to 2.75 inches
• Large: 2.75 to 3 inches

  Size upon purchasing this fish can vary due to the collections of wild-caught fish. These can vary from week to week depending on the current group of them that are caught.