Bridled cardinalfish - Apogon fraenatus

Species Name: Apogon fraenatus

Synonym: Amia frenata, Pristiapogon frenatus, Apogon fraenatus, Pristiapogon fraenatus, Apogon frenatus, Apogon vittiger

Common Names: Bridled cardinalfish

Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)

Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Max. Size: 10.0 cm / 3.9 inches

Environment: Marine reef

Origin: Western and Eastern Indian Ocean Northwest Southwest, Western Central, Eastern Central Pacific

Temperament: Harmless

Company: Apogon fraenatus (Bridled cardinalfish) is a suitable choice for a reef setup.

Aquarium Setup: Apogon fraenatus (Bridled cardinalfish) must be given a dark shelter. They are night active bottom feeders by nature. Bridled cardinalfish favour lower temperatures, but 72-78 degrees F. is fine. Strive to keep the levels of nitrite, nitrate and ammonia down.

Food: Apogon fraenatus (Bridled cardinalfish) feed on benth crustaceans, small fishes, mobile invertebrates and zoobenthos. In captivity, they can be fed shrimp, small fishes and other fresh and frozen meaty foods. You can train your Bridled cardinalfish to accept frozen processed foods. Avoid flakes, pellets and other dry prepared foods.

Breeding: We are unable to provide any information about how to breed Apogon fraenatus (Bridled cardinalfish) in aquariums.