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SaltwaterBeginner Care
Pajama Cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
A colorful and quirky marine schooling fish showing a yellow face, a dark vertical band, and a spotted red pajama-pattern tail. They are peaceful, slow-moving, and hardy reef citizens that do best in loose groups.
Biological & Tank Specifications
Species Profile & Requirements
Minimum Tank Volume30 Gallons
Maximum Adult Size3 Inches
Temperature Range72-78°F
pH Range8.1-8.4
TemperamentPeaceful
Dietary ClassificationOmnivore
Expected Lifespan3-5 years
Care DifficultyBeginner
Aquarium Care & Husbandry
Husbandry Requirements
Provide a mature marine aquarium with sheltered areas and gentle-to-moderate flow. They are generally peaceful, but social grouping should be planned around tank size and individual behavior rather than assuming that three or more fish is always required.
Keeper Note: Extremely hardy, peaceful, and adapts quickly to prepared foods, making them ideal for saltwater beginners.
Feeding & Tank Mates
Dietary Recommendations
Live Brine ShrimpSinking Pellets
Documented Compatible Species
Educational Guidance Notice
Information on Roshan Aquva World is provided for general educational purposes. Aquarium requirements can vary depending on individual animals, aquarium conditions, source information, and husbandry practices. Content is periodically reviewed and may be updated as information develops.
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