Banggai Cardinalfish

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Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)

If you’re looking for a hardy, eye-catching centerpiece for your saltwater aquarium, the Banggai Cardinalfish is an ideal choice. Known for its striking black and white vertical stripes, iridescent silver body, and elegant, long fins, this fish is not only beautiful but also calm and well-suited for community tanks.

Why Choose YoCamron’s Banggai Cardinalfish?

Our Banggai Cardinalfish are raised or quarantined under meticulous conditions to guarantee their health and vitality. They go through a rigorous 10-week quarantine process, where we treat for common parasites, diseases, and internal worms, ensuring they’re in perfect condition before arriving at your door.

Key Features

• Size: Typically grows to 3 inches, perfect for nano or larger tanks.

• Temperament: Peaceful and ideal for community setups, making them compatible with most reef-safe fish.

• Reef-Safe: Excellent for reef aquariums; they won’t nip at corals or invertebrates.

• Feeding: Easily adapts to captive diets, including frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small pellet foods.

Care Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum of 30 gallons for a small group or pair.

• Water Parameters: Optimal conditions include a temperature of 74–82°F, pH of 8.1–8.4, and a salinity of 1.020–1.025.

• Diet: Omnivorous; we recommend feeding small, frequent meals of high-quality frozen and pellet foods.

• Behavior: Thrives in groups but may display territorial behavior if overcrowded.

Conservation Note

The Banggai Cardinalfish is a species of ecological concern in the wild due to overfishing. We prioritize sourcing sustainably collected or captive-bred specimens to protect their natural populations and offer aquarists a responsible choice for their tanks.

With their stunning appearance and peaceful nature, the Banggai Cardinalfish is a standout addition to any marine aquarium. Order now to experience the quality and health difference at YoCamron’s Aquatics!