Flame Cardinals
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Latin Name: Apogon maculatus
Common Name(s): Flame Cardinalfish
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Adult Full Size: 4"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Reef Safe: Yes
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer Required: No
Foods: ABN Chromo Pellets, ABN Marine Flake, Mysis Shrimp, Brine Shrimp, Bloodworm, ABN Trifecta
Description: The Flame Cardinal is a vibrant red fish that originates from the Caribbean. A great semi-aggressive, reef-safe fish for beginners and experts alike. Do not mix with other species of Cardinals as they will fight. Flame Cardinalfish are best kept solitary, due to their more aggressive nature. This fish is more likely to fight conspecifics rather than fishes from different families. They will appreciate plenty of caves or rockwork to hide in. Like other Cardinals, Flame Cardinals will typically accept most prepared foods.