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Quirky spotted cardinalfish with a bold polka-dot pattern and distinctive vertical mid-body stripe. Slow, deliberate swimmer that hovers among coral branches. Completely reef-safe. Does well in small groups of 3–5. Mouthbrooder — males carry eggs in their mouths.
CARE
Beginner
AGGRESSION
Peaceful
MAX SIZE
3"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 1 more month of maturity
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
★★★★★
WOW FACTOR
★★★★★
TYPICAL PRICE
~$15–25
Unusual spotted pattern and calm demeanor. One of the most peaceful, reef-safe fish available.
🌊 WATER PARAMS
| Param | Status | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | OK (78.4) | 72–80 °F |
| Salinity | OK (1.025) | 1.023–1.027 sg |
| pH | OK (8.22) | 8.1–8.4 |
| Nitrate NO₃⁻ | OK (8.0) | 0–20 ppm |
Tank Compatibility| Ocellaris Clownfish | Compatible |
| Royal Gramma | Compatible |
| Tailspot Blenny | Compatible |
| Firefish Goby | Compatible |
| Yellow Tang | Compatible |
| Six Line Wrasse | Compatible |
| Orchid Dottyback | Compatible |
| Torch Coral | Compatible |
| Hammer Coral | Compatible |
| Acropora SPS | Compatible |
| Duncan Coral | Compatible |
| Skunk Cleaner Shrimp | Compatible |
| Turbo Snail | Compatible |
| Blue Leg Hermit Crab | Compatible |