Cardinal Pajama (Sphaeramia Namatoptera)
Also Known As: Pajama Cardinalfish, Spotted Cardinalfish
Compatibility and Behavior
The Pajama Cardinal is a captivating schooling Cardinalfish species that does great in groups. Like its cousin, the Banggai Cardinal, this species will gracefully hover around rockwork and corals. You can't miss those unmistakable, reddish eyes. The front of the body shows a silver-green face, broken sharply by a bold black mid-body belt, and the rear half is covered in polka dots that complete the patterned-pajamas look the species is named for. This is a reef-safe, peaceful, community-friendly species that fits well into reef aquariums alongside other non-aggressive fish. In bigger systems, the Pajama Cardinal is an amazing schooling species; dozens can be kept together and they will slowly pass back and forth through the midwater column in a big school.
Aquarium Requirements
Pajama Cardinals do well in smaller to medium-sized, mature reef aquariums with calm to moderate flow and plenty of rockwork or branching structures for hovering and shelter. A mix of open swimming space and shaded areas or overhangs is ideal, giving them places to retreat when startled while still keeping them visible most of the time. They adapt to a wide range of lighting, from soft, lower-light setups to brighter reef systems, as long as some dimmer zones are part of the aquascape. They're slow, deliberate feeders, so peaceful tankmates that won't outcompete them at meal times are ideal. Offer a varied diet of frozen mysis shrimp, finely chopped meaty foods, enriched brine, and quality micro-pellets, feeding gently so the food stays suspended long enough for them to pick it off in the water column.
Specifications
Approximate Size: Sm/Md: 1-1.5", Lg/XLG: 1.5-2.5"
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: Western Pacific
Care Level: Easy
Reef Safe: Yes
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Pairs well with
Cardinal Pajama (Sphaeramia Namatoptera)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will you ship my order?
We will ship on the soonest possible shipping day. Our shipping days are Monday-Thursday, and we ship same-day if the order is placed before 12:30 PM PST (unless announced otherwise). For example, if ordering at 1 PM on Thursday, your order will ship the following Monday.
Can you hold my order until next week?
Unfortunately not. We can hold items for up to one business day before shipping. We restock weekly, so chances are good we will receive more by next week!
When is the best time to order?
Saturdays and Sundays are the absolute best time to order, followed by Wednesday evenings. The closer you order to an inventory update, the better the available inventory.
What happens if something I ordered is unavailable?
We will email you to request a substitution. If you would like your original order, chances are good that it will be available to ship within the week (unless it is a very rare item).
Can I modify my order once it has been placed?
This is possible, but not guaranteed. Please email us if you need to modify your order or shipping address, and we will gladly make the changes for you, or let you know if it is too late.
What should I do if FedEx is unreliable in my area?
We recommend shipping to a FedEx Ship Center, as packages get delivered there first before trucks go on residential deliveries. Click here to see how.
What salinity do you ship at?
Salinity for fish is 1.018-9. Salinity for inverts is 1.024-5.