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Pajama Cardinal

The Pajama Cardinal has a greenish yellow front half, divided by a black band in the middle of their body, followed by a spotted or polka dot dorsal region that is an off-white color with vibrant red-orange spots and elongated forked fins. They hardy and a great choice for a beginner. Since they are very peaceful and social fish, they are best kept in a peaceful reef tank and can even be kept in schools if the tank is large enough.

  • Scientific name: Sphaeramia nematoptera

  • Care Level: Easy

  • Adult size: 3 1/2  inches

  • Lifespan: 5 years

  • Minimum tank size: 20 gallon

  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4

  • Hardness: 8 - 12 dKH

  • Temperature: 72-78° F

  • Tankmates: Peaceful community

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$20.00

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Purple Tang

The Purple Tang is blue to purple in color with a yellow tail and yellow accents on the pectoral fins. This fish was formally known only to the coral reefs of the Red Sea, but it is now found in the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Aden and in the waters off Sri Lanka as well. It usually lives singly, but can occasionally be found in schools in the southern Red Sea. Adults can reach a size of 10 inches

  • Scientific name: Zebrasoma xanthurum

  • Care Level: Moderate 

  • Adult size: 10  inches  

  • Lifespan: 10  years  

  • Minimum tank size: 125 gallons  

  • pH: 8.1-8.4  

  • Hardness: 8 - 12 dKH  

  • Temperature: 72-78° F 

  • Tankmates: Use caution when selecting tank mates. Avoid keeping them with other species of tangs.

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$260.00

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