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Banggai Cardinalfish
Pterapogon kauderni
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Elegant black-and-white patterned fish. Males mouth-brood eggs. Peaceful and reef-safe; best kept in pairs or small groups.
CARE
Beginner
AGGRESSION
Peaceful
MAX SIZE
3"
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· Tank needs 1 more month of maturity
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
★★★★★
WOW FACTOR
★★★★★
TYPICAL PRICE
~$20–30 each
Stunning black, white, and silver pattern. Peaceful, reef-safe, and males mouth-brood eggs. Often pairs naturally.
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–80 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.027 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–20 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCaution
Orchid DottybackCaution
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible