Cardinal – Red

Red Cardinal Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 11.25cm (4 ½″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 5 years

Scientific Name: Apogonichthys Hyalinus

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:  2  inches

The red cardinal, scientific name Apogonichthys Hylainus, is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. The red cardinal can grow up to 4 ½” and can live up to 5 years. The red cardinal is a carnivore and should be fed frozen shrimp such as mysis or brine. Red cardinals are reef safe with caution. They will not bother coral but they may prey upon small ornamental shrimp they can fit in their mouth. Red cardinals can be kept alone, in pairs or in small groups as long as there is adequate space and rock work. During the day the red cardinal can be found hiding in caves in the rocks. Red cardinals are nocturnal and will be more active in the evening and throughout the night exploring the tank more. The red cardinal is also referred to as the red stop light cardinalfish.