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Datasheet
| Minimum Tank Size | 100 litres / 26.42 US gallons |
| Maximum Size | 10.0cm / 3.94inches |
| Reef Compatible | Unknown |
| Temperament | Unknown |
| Temperature | 22.2°C / 71.96°F - 25.6°C / 78.08°F |
| Specific Gravity | 1.020-1.025 |
| Carbonate Hardness | 8-12 |
| pH | 8.1-8.4 |
General Description
The Brazilian Flamefish, scientifically known as Apogon americanus, is a species belonging to the Apogonidae family. These cardinalfish are endemic to Brazil, including the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and St. Paul's Rocks in the Southwest and Eastern Central Atlantic. They have a maximum size of around 10.0cm and are commonly found in the waters of the Mexican Gulf in the West Atlantic.
Aquarium Suitability
The suitability of the Brazilian Flamefish for aquariums is currently unknown, as there is limited information available about their care requirements and behavior in a captive environment.
Care and Hardiness
Information regarding the care and hardiness of the Brazilian Flamefish is scarce, and their specific demands in terms of water conditions, diet, and tank setup are not well-documented at this time.
Reef Suitability
The reef compatibility of the Brazilian Flamefish is unknown, as there is insufficient data on how they interact with coral reef ecosystems and other reef inhabitants.
Aquarium Setup
Given the lack of detailed information, setting up an aquarium for Brazilian Flamefish would typically involve providing a tank size of at least 100 liters, maintaining water conditions within a pH range of 8.1-8.4, a temperature range of 22.2-25.6°C, and a specific gravity between 1.020-1.025 with a carbonate hardness (KH) between 8-12.
Behaviour
The behavioral traits and temperament of the Brazilian Flamefish remain unclear due to limited available information, and their interactions with other fish species in a confined aquarium setting are yet to be extensively studied.
Feeding and Diet
Brazilian Flamefish are reported to have a diet consisting of larger crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs. In aquariums, they can be fed small crustaceans like krill, mysis, and artemia, although specific feeding habits and preferences are not well-documented.
Dimorphism
Details regarding dimorphism, including any visible differences between male and female Brazilian Flamefish, are not available in the current literature.
Habitat and Distribution
The Brazilian Flamefish are native to the waters of Brazil, specifically the Southwest Atlantic and Eastern Central Atlantic regions, including the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and St. Paul's Rocks. They are commonly found in the Mexican Gulf in the West Atlantic but further habitat specifics are not extensively covered.