{"id":5325,"date":"2026-02-17T05:30:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/ghost-cardinal-zoramia-leptacantha\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:30:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:30:56","slug":"ghost-cardinal-zoramia-leptacantha","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=ghost-cardinal-zoramia-leptacantha","title":{"rendered":"Ghost Cardinal Zoramia Leptacantha"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"151\">Ghost Cardinal \u2013 <em data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"149\">Zoramia leptacantha<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"447\"><strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"166\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\" \/>The Ghost Cardinal is a <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"241\">small, peaceful, and delicate schooling fish<\/strong> with a translucent silvery body and subtle fin markings, giving it a ghostly, ethereal appearance. Its elegant, schooling behavior makes it an excellent addition to reef tanks, adding movement and grace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"588\"><strong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"460\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"463\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"493\">Indo-Pacific<\/strong>, typically found in coral reef slopes and lagoons across the Red Sea to the central Pacific.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"811\"><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"602\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"605\" \/>Carnivorous \u2013 thrives on <strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"651\">small meaty foods<\/strong> such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality frozen preparations. Multiple feedings daily are recommended for optimal health.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1006\"><strong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"828\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"831\" \/>Peaceful and <strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"867\">schooling in nature<\/strong>, best kept in groups of 6 or more. Compatible with other <strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"953\">non-aggressive reef fish<\/strong>. Avoid housing with large or aggressive predators.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1113\"><strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1023\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1026\" \/><strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1044\">Non-aggressive<\/strong> \u2013 a calm and sociable species that prefers the safety of a school.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1266\"><strong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1136\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1139\" \/><strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1177\">Beginner to intermediate aquarists<\/strong> \u2013 hardy, adaptable, and reef-safe, making it suitable for most community marine tanks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1289\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1330\">\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1330\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1328\">74\u201380\u00b0F (23\u201327\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1350\">\n<p data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1350\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1348\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1380\">\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1380\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1378\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1419\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1417\">50+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1614\">The <strong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1443\">Ghost Cardinal<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1484\">peaceful, schooling marine fish<\/strong> that adds subtle elegance and movement to reef aquariums, ideal for hobbyists seeking a delicate and visually calming addition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghost Cardinal \u2013 Zoramia leptacantha Overview:The Ghost Cardinal is a small, peaceful, and delicate schooling fish with a translucent silvery body and subtle fin markings, giving it a ghostly, ethereal appearance. Its elegant, schooling behavior makes it an excellent addition to reef tanks, adding movement and grace. 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