Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)

Fish Facts

Minimum Tank Size

30 gallons

Full Grown Length

3 inches

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive Though generally calm, semi-aggressive fish will occasionally nip at other fish or invertebrate. Try not to mix similarly shaped fish when one is semi-aggressive.

Though generally calm, semi-aggressive fish will occasionally nip at other fish or invertebrate. Try not to mix similarly shaped fish when one is semi-aggressive.

Reef Compatible

Yes

Diet

Carnivore

Eats Flake Foods

Yes

Cardinalfish are a small family of fish that generally do very well in an aquarium. They're peaceful and easy to take care of.

Because of their aversion to aggression, they do require plenty of hiding places under rocks and other secluded areas so that they can avoid more aggressive tank mates.