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Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)
IUCN endangered in wild — captive-bred only. Mouthbrooder; bonded pair OR single, never odd group (kills excess males).
Specifications
- ecosystem
- saltwater
- min tank gallons
- 30
- adult size in
- 3
- temperature range f
- 73-81
- ph range
- 8.1-8.4
- salinity sg
- 1.024-1.026
- care difficulty
- intermediate
- aggression
- peaceful
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 1
- diet
- carnivore
- lifespan years
- 4-5
- tank zone
- middle
Sources
- Bulk Reef Supply public guides · ingest 2026-05-06
- ReefBuilders public spec PDFs · ingest 2026-05-06
- Manufacturer spec sheets (Fluval, Eheim, Seachem, Hygger, NICREW, Inkbird, Hagen, Aqueon, Waterbox, Innovative Marine, Red Sea, UNS, Cobalt, Finnex, Hydor, Twinstar, Kessil, AI, CO2Art, GLA, Aquatek, ADA, CaribSea, Reef Octopus, Bubble Magus, Eshopps, Sicce, Ecotech Marine, AquaTop, API, Salifert, Hanna) · ingest 2026-05-06