Cardinal Fish
Shallows Fish Rank 1 day 0.2kg Farmable
Cardinal Fish is a rank 1 fish in Dave the Diver. It is found in the Shallows Fish (spawn point: shallows) and is active during the day. Each catch weighs about 0.2kg and measures 6cm, yielding roughly 2.5 meat. It is the base ingredient for Cardinalfish Sushi.
Where to catch Cardinal Fish
| Zone | Shallows Fish |
|---|---|
| Spawn point | shallows |
| Active time | day |
| Marinca card | 0003 |
Night-only species require the night diving upgrade before they can be caught. Use the night diving guide if this fish never shows up on your dives.
Meat yield
| Tier | Meat |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 1 |
| Tier 2 | 2 |
| Tier 3 | 3 |
Values as recorded in the Marinca database.
Cardinal Fish fish farm stats
| Breeding rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Breed cap | 30 |
| Fish per day | 30 |
| Meat per day | 75 |
| Average meat per fish | 2.5 |
| Tank capacity needed | 386 |
| Reliable hold | 131 |
| Density | 3 |
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Dishes made from Cardinal Fish
How Cardinal Fish compares in the Shallows Fish
| Fish | Rank | Weight | Meat / day | Breed rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tang | 1 | 0.5 | 75 | 50% |
| Cardinal Fish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Clownfish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Comber | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Emperor Angelfish | 1 | 0.4kg | 75 | 50% |
| Flame Angelfish | 1 | 0.2kg | 75 | 50% |
| Orbicular Batfish | 1 | 0.3kg | 75 | 50% |
| Pyramid Butterflyfish | 1 | 0.4kg | 75 | 50% |
Top farm species recorded in the Shallows Fish. See the rankings page for site-wide comparisons.
Cardinal Fish FAQ
Where do you catch Cardinal Fish in Dave the Diver?
Cardinal Fish appears in the Shallows Fish, at the spawn point recorded as "shallows", and only during the day. Check the All Fish database to compare spawn points across every zone.
How big is Cardinal Fish?
Cardinal Fish weighs about 0.2kg and measures 6cm in length. It is recorded as rank 1 in the Marinca database and yields 2.5 meat on average.
What is Cardinal Fish used for?
Cardinal Fish is a cooking ingredient. It is used in Cardinalfish Sushi. Open a dish page to see the full ingredient list, sale price and taste value.
Can you farm Cardinal Fish in Dave the Diver?
Yes. Cardinal Fish has a breeding rate of 50%, a breed cap of 30 fish and produces about 75 meat per day at full stock. It needs a tank capacity of 386 and holds 131 reliably.