Category:
Cardinalfish
Common Names:
Banggai Cardinalfish, Kaudern’s Cardinalfish, Longfin Cardinalfish
Scientific Name:
Pterapogon kauderni
Origin:
Asia
Water Type:
Saltwater
Water Temperature:
72° – 78° F
Temperament:
Semi-Aggressive
Water pH:
8.01 – 8.4
Specific Gravity:
1.020 – 1.025
Maximum Size:
3″
Minimum Tank Size:
30 Gallon
Diet:
Carnivore
Reef Safe:
Yes
Husbandry:
The Banggai Cardinalfish is a reef safe carnivorous fish. Feed plenty of frozen foods such as spirulina fed brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other meaty foods. Banggai Cardinalfish are mouth brooders and will sometimes reproduce with minimal effort in the display tank when a mated pair is present. Often the young will be eaten once they are no longer carried by the male in his mouth unless appropriate shelter is available to hide and find protection from larger fish. Cardinalfish enjoy the company of other cardinal fish so having 2 or more is always advised. Cardinalfish are mostly passive fish but gain the Semi-Aggressive status because they are carnivorous and will also defend their area of choice to hang around in. Typically they will not start trouble in your system but will defend themselves when provoked.
