Marine Fish

Banggai Cardinalfish

A distinctive black-and-white marine cardinalfish with long fins and a calm swimming style. Banggai Cardinalfish are best housed with carefully chosen tank mates.

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Banggai Cardinalfish at a Glance

Scientific namePterapogon kauderni
TypeMarine cardinalfish
Adult sizeUp to about 8 cm
LifespanSeveral years with good care
Temperature24–27 °C
pH8.1–8.4
DietCarnivorous; meaty marine foods
Recommended setup30 gal / 115 L+ recommended
Marine setup requiredDistinctive slow-moving marine fish with striking black-and-white markings
Experience levelBest with peaceful tank mates and thoughtful social planning

Colour, size, sex and current stock can vary. Please contact Fishes Hub before ordering so we can confirm the available fish and suitable marine setup.
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Know More About Banggai Cardinalfish

A distinctive black-and-white marine cardinalfish with long fins and a calm swimming style. Banggai Cardinalfish are best housed with carefully chosen tank mates.

Banggai Cardinalfish should only be introduced to a mature, fully cycled marine aquarium. Adult size, temperament, feeding behaviour and compatibility should be considered before purchase.

If you are unsure whether this species suits your current aquarium, share your tank size, livestock and setup with Fishes Hub and ask us to confirm suitability before ordering.

Plan the aquarium around adult size, marine water chemistry, behaviour, feeding needs and compatibility.

Make a Confident Choice

A successful Banggai Cardinalfish setup starts with a mature marine aquarium, stable water quality and a realistic long-term plan for the species.

Marine Facts
Up to about 8 cmAdult size
24–27 °CTemperature
8.1–8.4pH
Easy–ModerateCare level
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Key Requirements

  • Maintain stable marine water quality in a mature aquarium.
  • Provide rockwork or sheltered areas without crowding the display.
  • Offer varied meaty marine foods in suitable portions.
  • Plan social grouping carefully because individuals can be aggressive toward conspecifics.
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Care & Maintenance

  • Feed consistently and monitor body condition.
  • Keep filtration and water changes reliable.
  • Observe pair/group dynamics and separate persistent aggression if necessary.
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Compatibility & Placement

  • Generally suitable for peaceful marine communities.
  • Avoid keeping large numbers together without a suitable social plan.
  • Do not combine with predatory fish that can swallow them.
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Why Choose Banggai Cardinalfish?

  • Distinctive silver, black and white pattern
  • Calm swimming style
  • Popular captive-bred marine species
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Before You Buy

  • Decide whether you want a single fish or compatible pair.
  • Confirm peaceful tank mates.
  • Ask Fishes Hub about current captive-bred availability where possible.

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