Pajama Cardinals

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Latin Name: Sphaeramia nematoptera
Common Name(s): Pajama cardinalfish, coral cardinalfish, or polkadot/spotted cardinalfish
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Peaceful
Adult Full Size: 2"
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer Required: No
Foods: ABN Chromo Pellets, Brine, Mysis, Bloodworms, ABN Trifecta, LRS: Nano Reef Frenzy, San Francisco Bay Brand: Multipack, San Francisco Bay Brand: Marine Cuisine, ABN Marine Flakes

Description: Pajama Cardinals originate from the shallows around islands in Fiji, Sri Lanka & Indonesia. This is a hardy, reef-safe fish well-suited for peaceful saltwater aquaria. They generally do better in pairs, though keeping them in larger groups is advised. Pajama cardinals are suited for tanks 20 gallon or larger. A cave (hiding place) and some peaceful tank mates would be ideal. An interesting fact about these fish is that they are mouthbrooders; once spawning has occurred the male will carry the eggs in his mouth to protect them.