Doederlein's cardinalfish - Apogon doederleini

Species Name: Apogon doederleini

Synonym: Apogon chrysotaenia, Apogon doederleini, Apogon doderleini

Common Names: Doederlein's cardinalfish

Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes)

Order: Perciformes (Perch-likes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Max. Size: 14.0 cm / 5.5 inches

Environment: Marine reef

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

Temperament: Harmless

Company: Avoid large predators

Aquarium Setup: Apogon doederleini (Doederlein's cardinalfish) must be given a dark shelter, since it is natural for this fish to hide during the day. They desire low temperatures, but 72-78 degrees F. do not constitute a problem. Strive to keep the nitrate, nitrite and ammonia levels as low as possible.

Food: Apogon doederleini (Doederlein's cardinalfish) eats benth crustaceans, zoobenthos, small fishes and mobile invertebrates. Suitable aquarium foods include shrimp, small fishes and other fresh and frozen meaty foods. They can be trained to like frozen processed foods, but should not be kept on a diet of pellets, flakes or other dry prepared foods as these will not provide enough nutritions for the Apogon doederleini (Doederlein's cardinalfish).

Breeding: We have no information about Apogon doederleini (Doederlein's cardinalfish) breeding in aquariums.