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Pterapogon kauderni
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| Bangai Cardinalfish | |
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| Bangai Cardinalfish | |
| Species | Pterapogon kauderni |
| Family | Apogonidae |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2.5-3 " (6.4-7.6cm) |
| sg | 1.020 - 1.025 |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-6 years |
| Habitat | |
| This animal is available captive bred | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Bangai Cardinal, Banggai Cardinalfish, Bangaii Cardinal, Longfin Cardinalfish, Kaudern's Cardinalfish
[edit] Origin
- Endangered in the wild apparently restricted to Banggai Islands, Indonesia in the Western Central Pacific Ocean.[1].
[edit] Sexing
- Males have a more angular head with an extended second dorsal fin, whereas the female has a more rounded head with a shorter dorsal fin, they can however look very similar to the untrained eye.
[edit] Breeding
- They will breed readily in captivity, they are mouthbrooders, the male holds the eggs until they hatch, which takes about one week.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A good beginner reef fish, hardy but can be territorial to other Bangai's or fish similar in shape to them. Best to keep a pair, or a larger group.
[edit] Diet
- Will take most foods including bloodworms, feeder shrimp and marine flesh.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- An Indonesian fish which is now rarely collected from the wild as it breeds well in captivity. Needs an SG of 1.020 - 1.025. Also appreciates spacious tank with places to hide and swim.
[edit] Behaviour
- Not a very active fish, will often hang in one place, move, and hang about some more.
[edit] Identification
- Very distinctive fish. Iridescent white-silver base colour with three vertical black stripes down the flanks extending into the fins. Elongated tail, with white spots on all fins and flanks.
[edit] Special Note
- This fish has now been listed as threatened/endangered in the wild. Please ensure, if you are considering buying this fish, that the specimen has been captive bred and not wild caught.
[edit] Pictures
 Bangai Cardinal |
 Bangai Cardinals |
 Bangai Cardinal |
