Jim Greenfield, Großbritannien
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Ostorhinchus parvulus, Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
Cardinalfish are often very tricky to transport and it is assumed that the long transport route affects them more than many other fish.
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
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A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
Once established in the aquarium, however, they are easy to keep and make a wonderful schooling fish. It is even highly recommended to keep them in groups, as they feel much more comfortable than when kept individually.
These fish show no aggression towards each other or other fish and would therefore be an ideal stocking for small aquaria.
Usually accepts replacement food quickly in the form of frozen food. During the acclimatisation period, you should feed them several times a day with small frozen foods to avoid losses. If they do not take frozen food, you can also switch to live Artemia or Tigriopus californicus.
The feeding behaviour is similar to that of banner perch, smaller portions several times a day are an advantage.
After the changeover, the small perch should also go for granulated food.
These beautiful and small Apogon are generally not so common in the trade.
Synonymised names
Amia parvula Smith & Radcliffe, 1912 · unaccepted
Apogon parvulus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912) · unaccepted
Ostorhinchus parvula (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912) · unaccepted > misspelling - incorrect subsequent spelling
Cardinalfish are often very tricky to transport and it is assumed that the long transport route affects them more than many other fish.
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
Once established in the aquarium, however, they are easy to keep and make a wonderful schooling fish. It is even highly recommended to keep them in groups, as they feel much more comfortable than when kept individually.
These fish show no aggression towards each other or other fish and would therefore be an ideal stocking for small aquaria.
Usually accepts replacement food quickly in the form of frozen food. During the acclimatisation period, you should feed them several times a day with small frozen foods to avoid losses. If they do not take frozen food, you can also switch to live Artemia or Tigriopus californicus.
The feeding behaviour is similar to that of banner perch, smaller portions several times a day are an advantage.
After the changeover, the small perch should also go for granulated food.
These beautiful and small Apogon are generally not so common in the trade.
Synonymised names
Amia parvula Smith & Radcliffe, 1912 · unaccepted
Apogon parvulus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912) · unaccepted
Ostorhinchus parvula (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912) · unaccepted > misspelling - incorrect subsequent spelling
