Speckled Fowler Cardinalfish

The Speckled Fowler Cardinalfish, a relatively rare find in the industry, comes from Cebu. These cardinals are irregularly patterned with brown and black markings aiding in their camouflage abilities. Their eyes are black and brown, and they have a black spot just behind their gill plate, helping to confuse would be predators.

A 30-gallon or larger aquarium with a cave and peaceful tank mates is suitable for this slow and methodical swimmer. It tends to hide in sea grass or other plants, or may use long spined urchins for camouflage. If a larger aquarium is available, it will handle a small group of this species. As a group, they will establish a strict hierarchy without aggressiveness.

The Speckled Fowler Cardinalfish requires a well balanced diet of meaty foods such as feeder shrimp, flake foods, pellet foods, marine flesh, bloodworms, and depending on its size, live feeder fish.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 3/4" to 1-1/2"; Medium: 1-1/2" to 2-1/4"; Large: 2-1/4" to 3"