Yellow Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus luteus)

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Orbiculate Cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus luteus

38 Litres (10 US G.)

4.6-5.1cm (1.8-2 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-7 years

Family

Apogonidae

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

Additional scientific names

Apogon luteus


Origin[edit]

Found in Palau to the Marshall Islands


Sexing[edit]

These fish are not easy to visually sex.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Peaceful


Diet[edit]

Carnivorous


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Reef tank


Behaviour[edit]

Mixes well with peaceful tankmates.


Identification[edit]

A yellow fish with silver stripes on its head.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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