saltwater

Banggai cardinalfish

Pterapogon kauderni
easy
Banggai cardinalfish

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
8cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
75L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
23 to 27C
๐ŸงชpH
8.1 to 8.4
โญDifficulty
easy
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Hardy
๐ŸŒŠWater type
saltwater

๐Ÿ“Care notes

Stunning black and silver patterned fish with long elegant fins. Mouth brooding species making it relatively achievable to breed in captivity. Slow moving and peaceful. Completely reef safe. One of the best beginner marine fish.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Marine pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp. Feeds slowly so ensure it competes successfully at feeding time.

๐ŸฃBreeding

One of the few marine fish bred regularly in captivity. Male mouth broods eggs for 3 to 4 weeks. Juveniles are released fully formed.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Clownfish, Royal gramma, Gobies, Firefish

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Aggressive fish, Seahorses

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