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Sphaeramia nematoptera 'Pajama Cardinalfish'
Sphaeramia nematoptera
Origin: Indo-Pacific
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 8.5 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful
About
Sphaeramia nematoptera, the Pajama Cardinalfish, has a distinctive three-part pattern: yellow head, red-spotted abdomen and dark midbody band. Nocturnal and peaceful. Groups hover among Acropora branches or LPS polyps by day.
Care Guide
Group of 3–5. Temperature 24–27°C. Provide shade and structure. Feed Mysis, Artemia, pellets (target night-time feeding). Reef safe. Does not compete well with fast daytime feeders.
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