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Ostorhinchus margaritophorus

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Common name: Red-banded Cardinalfish. This fish likes to live in small groups, usually in seagrass beds or around long-spined sea urchins.

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Data sheet

Delivery price Europe
Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
Minimum order amount for live products
50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
Maintenance
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Food
Omnivore
Reef compatibility
Recommended
Recommended number
2 individuals per 100 L
Price according to size
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Maximum size
6.5 cm
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Reproduction
Impossible
Package information for the winter period
A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.

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Ostorhinchus margaritophorus – Red-banded Cardinalfish for Reef Aquarium

Ostorhinchus margaritophorus, better known as the red-banded cardinalfish, is a small, peaceful reef fish with a discreet yet elegant charm. Its body is adorned with fine horizontal red bands that contrast nicely with its natural silvery hue.

Native to the tropical lagoons of the Indo-Pacific, it is often found in seagrass beds or near long-spined sea urchins, which offer natural protection from predators. It is highly appreciated in reef aquariums for its calm behavior and beautiful group dynamics.

Care Conditions

  • Minimum recommended volume: 100 liters
  • Temperature: 24°C to 27°C
  • pH: 8.0 to 8.4
  • Decor: live rocks, marine plants, multiple hiding spots
  • Water movement: moderate

Behavior and Compatibility

The red-banded cardinalfish lives in small groups of 4 to 6 individuals. This promotes the establishment of a stable hierarchy and natural behavior. Very sociable, it is compatible with corals, invertebrates, and peaceful fish.

It is recommended not to keep it with overly active or territorial species to avoid unnecessary stress. It spends much of the day hidden and becomes more active at dusk or in the evening.

Feeding

Omnivorous, Ostorhinchus margaritophorus accepts a wide variety of foods:

  • Frozen or live brine shrimp
  • Brine shrimp nauplii
  • Suitable marine pellets and flakes
  • Plankton, mysis, microworms

It is advisable to feed it in small amounts several times a day to avoid food competition with more active species.

Why Choose Ostorhinchus margaritophorus?

  • Colorful cardinalfish with elegant red bands
  • Calm behavior and easy to observe
  • Ideal for community reef aquariums
  • Compatible with corals and invertebrates
  • Perfect for a medium-sized aquarium

Ostorhinchus margaritophorus is a wise choice for aquarists looking for a discreet, sociable, and aesthetic fish. Its social behavior and ease of acclimatization make it an excellent candidate to enrich a balanced reef aquarium.

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