Become a credit card member today!Longspine Cardinal (Zoramia leptacantha)
Description
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The Longspine Cardinal is a great, nonaggressive schooling fish to add to your aquarium. They very much like aquariums with caves, plants and urchins that can act as a place to hide in. This species is nocturnal and will be the most active when the lights are off on the aquarium. Since this species is so timid, be sure to add only peaceful tank mates to prevent this cardinal from getting picked on. The Longspine Cardinal is very hardy and reef safe, which makes them an ideal suggestion for the any hobbyist. They are not picky eaters and will eat just about anything that is offered, but be sure to offer a variety of meaty foods. Their small adult size of about 2.5" makes them ideal for smaller aquariums. However, groups will require larger aquariums. The Longspine Cardinal has a long slender body with an almost transparent coloration with markings of blue and yellow. They are found within the Indo-Pacific in dense aggregations inhabiting turbid bays and lagoons.
- - Minimum tank size: 10 gallons (depending on the size of the group)
- - For continued health, provide a varied diet of meaty foods and vegetable-based foods
- - Reef safe
- - Great for the beginner hobbyist
- - Mouth brooders
- - Maximum size: 2.5"
- - Approximate selling size: medium 1.25"-2.25"
Specifications
| SKU | 3942175 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Water Parameters-SG Max | 1.025 |
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| Max water Temp | 78 F |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 8 |
| Pet Max Length | 2.5 IN |
| Special Diet | Carnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 8.1 |
| Temperament | Community |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pet Min Length | 1.25 IN |
| Water Parameters-SG Min | 1.022 |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 12 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 8.4 |
| Scientific Name | Zoramia leptacantha |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Marine |
| Native To | Indo-Pacific |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Item Dimensions
| Length | 1.25 IN |
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ACCLIMATION: Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. For new aquariums, adding new fish slowly helps to properly develop the nitrogen cycle, which creates a safe environment for your aquatic pets. A bacteria booster may also help develop a new aquarium for your new fish. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried, and frozen food, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller, unfiltered aquariums.