Banggai cardinalfish care

Pterapogon kauderni

Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in) and needs a tank of at least 110 liters (29 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 8.1–8.4.

SaltwaterEasyPeaceful

Adult size8 cm · 3.1 in

Smallest tank110 L · 29 gal

Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F

pH8.1–8.4

GroupAlone or a pair

TemperamentPeaceful

SwimsMiddle

DietCarnivore

Usually fine with

Ocellaris clownfish Royal gramma Firefish goby Blue-green chromis Six-line wrasse Mandarin dragonet Yellow watchman goby Coral beauty angelfish Skunk cleaner shrimp Peppermint shrimp Turbo snail Blue-leg hermit crab

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Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.

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