Bangaii Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)
Fish in the family Apogonidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Slender, silvery body with bold vertical black and white stripes and elongated dorsal and anal fin rays. Sexually dimorphic males are larger with more pronounced striping and longer fin filaments.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp
Difficulty and care for the Bangaii Cardinalfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Endemic to the Banggai Archipelago in Indonesia; found in shallow coral reef habitats of the Banggai and Luwuk regions.
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