Monday, February 1, 2010

Bandfin Cardinal fish


Bandfin Cardinal fish or in laten called it Apogon Menesemus. This fish where originally found in the western and Eastern Indian Ocean, Northwest, Western Central and Eastern Central Pacific. And in the philippines at Samal Island they discover the one beautiful extraordinary bandfin cardinal fish. The color of this fish arereds, electric blues, yellows and blacks. Bandfin are come from the family of apogonidae and it will grow up to 6 to 8 inches. They are peaceful fish and social.

As with all the majority of cardinalfish they must be given a dark shelter under which it can hide during the day. Keep nitrate, nitrite and ammonia levels as low as possible. They will hide under ledges and in crevices throughout the day, becoming more active at night time.

Apogon menesemus (Bandfin cardinalfish) like lower temperatures better, but 72-78 degrees F. is fine. They must be given a dark shelter under which it can hide during the day. Keep nitrate, nitrite and ammonia levels as low as possible. Brisk filtration is usually necessary.

The Bandfin cardinalfish feeds on zoobenthos, benth crustaceans, small fishes and invertebrates (particularly crustaceans). In an aquarium, you can feed your Bandfin cardinalfish shrimps, small fishes and other fresh and frozen meaty foods. Apogon menesemus (Bandfin cardinalfish) can also be trained to eat frozen processed foods. Avoid dry prepared foods, such as flakes and pellets.

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