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Banggai Cardinalfish
Banggai Cardinalfish
Banggai Cardinalfish
Species Profile

Banggai Cardinalfish

Pterapogon kauderni
Cardinalfishpeaceful
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
73–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets
Notes
Silvery body with dramatic black bars and white-spotted fins. Hovers in place near rockwork or anemones. Buy captive-bred — wild populations are endangered from the aquarium trade. Mouthbrooders; pairs are common.
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