Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish

Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish

Apogon leptacanthus
✗ Not Compatible
Three Stripe Damselfish

Three Stripe Damselfish

Dascyllus aruanus

Can Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish Live With Three Stripe Damselfish?

Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish and Three Stripe Damselfish are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ✓ Compatible

Compatible sizes (2" and 3").

Temperament ✗ Not Compatible

Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish (peaceful) is not compatible with Three Stripe Damselfish (aggressive). Aggression or stress is very likely.

Swim Level ⚠ Use Caution

Both fish occupy the middle level and Three Stripe Damselfish is territorial. Provide plenty of space and hiding spots.

Important Notes

  • Blue-Eyed Cardinalfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 20 gallons

ParameterBlue-Eyed CardinalfishThree Stripe Damselfish
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size2"3"
TemperamentPeacefulAggressive
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank10 gal20 gal

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