Yellowstriped cardinalfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 6.5 cm. The largest on record measured 8 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 12 Ostorhinchus species on LumaReef: 4.5 cm (Redspot Cardinalfish) to 15 cm (Norfolk Cardinalfish).

Yellowstriped cardinalfish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.

Yellowstriped cardinalfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Percula clownfish, Green chromis, and Yellowtail damselfish.

Yellowstriped cardinalfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 1 to 50 m down. Close to most Ostorhinchus on LumaReef (2–37 m).

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Yellowstriped cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus cyanosoma

Clustered under ledges by day, out for plankton at dusk.

The Yellowstriped cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus cyanosoma) is a tropical marine fish of the family Apogonidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 1 and 50 m deep. Adults grow to about 6.5 cm; the largest on record measured 8 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 60 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 6.5 cm
Smallest tank: 60 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Calm
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Happiest in a group of 5 or more
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litres9 of them
Standard90 cm · 180 litres25 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres42 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres92 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres171 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres205 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 8 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

1 m50 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderGobiiformes
FamilyApogonidae
GenusOstorhinchus
SpeciesOstorhinchus cyanosoma

In other languages

German: Goldstreifen-Kardinalbarsch
French: Apogon à rayures jaunes
Italian: Pesce cardinale lineato giallo
Japanese: アカホシキンセンイシモチ
Chinese: 金帶鸚天竺鯛

Quick answers

Yellowstriped cardinalfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 6.5 cm. The largest on record measured 8 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 12 Ostorhinchus species on LumaReef: 4.5 cm (Redspot Cardinalfish) to 15 cm (Norfolk Cardinalfish).
Yellowstriped cardinalfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 60 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Nano tank or larger.
Yellowstriped cardinalfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5.
Yellowstriped cardinalfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Percula clownfish, Green chromis, and Yellowtail damselfish.
Yellowstriped cardinalfish: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 5 together.
Yellowstriped cardinalfish and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Yellowstriped cardinalfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 1 to 50 m down. Close to most Ostorhinchus on LumaReef (2–37 m).