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Ostorhinchus margaritophorus
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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For your zone EUROPE la France, delivery fees are 24,90 € with carrier EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend
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| See all delivery fees | Cart amount | Delivery fees |
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| EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
Delivery fees for other zones:
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| ZONE 300 SUISSE | Suisse - EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo – Levend | 0 à 100 000 € | 44,90 € |
| ZONE EUROPE1 200 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 29,89 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert | ||
| ZONE EUROPE2 210 | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 39,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | 39,90 € | ||
| EUROPE la France | EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend | 0 à 248,99 € | 24,90 € |
| 248,99 à 100 000 € | Offert |
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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
- XS S M L XL
- Maximum size
- 6.5 cm
- Delivery date
- Choose your delivery day at the "Address" step in your cart.
- Reproduction
- Impossible
- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
En savoir plus
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.
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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