saltwater
Banggai cardinalfish
Pterapogon kauderni
easy
Quick stats
๐Size
8cm
๐ชฃMin tank
75L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
23 to 27C
๐งชpH
8.1 to 8.4
โญDifficulty
easy
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Hardy
๐Water type
saltwater
๐Care 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.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Marine pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp. Feeds slowly so ensure it competes successfully at feeding time.
๐ฃBreeding
One of the few marine fish bred regularly in captivity. Male mouth broods eggs for 3 to 4 weeks. Juveniles are released fully formed.
๐คGood tankmates
Clownfish, Royal gramma, Gobies, Firefish
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Aggressive fish, Seahorses


