Cook's Cardinalfish
NameCook's Cardinalfish
Scientific NameOstorhinchus cookii
Common NamesCook's Cardinalfish, Cook's Striped Cardinalfish
FamilyApogonidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Western Pacific
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesGobies, Blennies, Other peaceful Cardinalfish, Small Wrasses, Peaceful Damselfish, Tangs
Description
Cook's Cardinalfish is a nocturnal, schooling marine fish characterized by its distinctive horizontal black stripes on a silvery-white body. This peaceful and relatively hardy species is well-suited for reef or fish-only-with-live-rock aquariums. Males are known for mouthbrooding the eggs.
