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Pterapogon kauderni 'Banggai Cardinalfish'
Pterapogon kauderni
Origin: Banggai Islands, Indonesia
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8.1–8.3
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Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 8 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; males may fight if too few hiding spots
About
Pterapogon kauderni, the Banggai Cardinalfish, is one of the most distinctive marine fish with bold black and white stripes, large spotted fins and elongated first dorsal rays. Fascinating mouth-brooder. Captive-bred specimens strongly preferred for conservation.
Care Guide
Group of 3+. Temperature 24–27°C. Feed Mysis, small pellets, Artemia. Pairs mouth-brood eggs. Reef safe. Peaceful with most tank mates. Captive bred strongly preferred over wild-caught.
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