Blue Eye Cardinalfish
A pale striped cardinalfish with brilliant blue eyes, hovering calmly among rockwork. Peaceful, hardy and undemanding.
Feeding
Carnivorous. Frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp and marine pellets, fed in the evening when the fish is most active.
Compatibility
Reef safe and peaceful. Keep in a small group. Will eat very small shrimp and fry.
Behaviour and personality
Hovers quietly among branching coral and rockwork during the day, becoming more active toward dusk.
Before you buy
Largely crepuscular, so feed toward the end of the day. Calm tankmates suit it best, as it will not compete with fast aggressive feeders.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Cardinalfish |
| Color | Pale striped with blue eyes |
| Feeding Type | Carnivorous |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Group Size | Small group recommended |
FAQ
What kind of food does the Blue Eye Cardinalfish eat?
It is carnivorous and prefers frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, and marine pellets. Feed it in the evening when it is most active.
Is the Blue Eye Cardinalfish safe to keep in a reef tank?
Yes, it is reef safe and peaceful, making it suitable for reef environments.
How active is the Blue Eye Cardinalfish during the day?
It hovers quietly among coral and rockwork during the day and becomes more active toward dusk.
Grace Coleman –
Easy to care for and very peaceful. I’ve kept it with other calm fish in a 20-gallon tank. It stays near the rocks and only eats small food items in the evening. No aggression or stress observed.
Angela Gibson –
The blue eyes stand out in the tank. It’s not very active during the day but becomes lively at night. I feed it mysis and brine shrimp once a day in the evening. Works well with my other non-aggressive fish.
Eric Johnston –
Perfect for a small reef setup. It doesn’t eat my shrimp fry, which was a concern. Very calm and stays in one area. I appreciate how low-maintenance it is.