Zoramia leptacantha – Bluestripe Cardinalfish

Scientific Name: Zoramia leptacantha
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Size: approx. 4–5 cm
Aquarium: from 200 liters
Temperature: 24–26 °C
Food: Frozen food, fine granules, Artemia, copepods
Reef compatibility: Very high
Social behavior: Peaceful schooling fish
Difficulty: Easy – ideal for beginners

The Zoramia leptacantha is a delicate, peaceful cardinalfish that, with its transparent bluish body and fine stripes, makes an elegant eye-catcher in the reef aquarium. It feels most comfortable in groups of 6 or more, where it exhibits natural schooling behavior. It is uncomplicated, readily accepts food, and is perfect for reef tanks of all sizes.