Banggai Cardinalfish / Pterapogon kauderni

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Banggai Cardinalfish / Pterapogon kauderni

SCIENTIFIC NAME - Pterapogon kauderni

COMMON NAME - Banggai Cardinalfish

SIZE - 3" (7.5 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 20 US Gal. (76 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Marine fare for carnivores, crustacean flesh, Mysid shrimp, frozen preparations marine diet varied. Feed at least one time a day

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Excellent

CAPTIVE CARE - Males mouth brood eggs and fry, will spawn in home aquarium, house with non aggressive tank mates, keep only one or a single pair unless the tank is larger, will be peaceful at 1st, but, once fully acclimated a male or pair will start to chase and fight the others until dead or dispersed.

 

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[Zoacoral]

I absolutely love these fish. I just got 2 today from liveaquaria. Never had them before, but there pretty neat!

 

[uall8up]

Awesome!! I also have a pair and the male has a mouth full of eggs right now! Good luck with yours!

 

[Swine]

Anyone ever get them to eat pellet food?

 

[phoenixnems]

The most chill fish ever! Mine loved NLS pellets, and anything for that matter

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Peaceful fish that is great with seahorses.

 

[Mike in CT]

I am kinda bummed because I bought a pair these guys off divers den ( bonded pair) and they have never stayed together since I added them 6 months ago. I am not sure if they sent me 2 males or if the larger one just doesn't like the other one.
The larger one shows quite a bit of aggression towards the smaller one , especially after lights out. The only food I can get them to eat is frozen shrimp or black worms.