Fiveline Cardinalfish
NameFiveline Cardinalfish
Scientific NameApogon quinquelineatus
Common NamesFiveline Cardinalfish, Five-lined Cardinalfish, Yellow-spot Cardinalfish
FamilyApogonidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Gobies, Blennies, Other peaceful cardinalfish, Certain wrasses, Damsels (non-aggressive types)
Description
The Fiveline Cardinalfish is a peaceful, nocturnal marine fish recognized by its silvery body adorned with five distinct dark horizontal stripes and a prominent yellow spot on its caudal peduncle. It is a schooling fish that prefers to hide among corals or rocks during the day, emerging at night to feed. This species is a good candidate for a peaceful reef aquarium.
