Bangai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)

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Bangai Cardinalfish

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Bangai Cardinalfish

Pterapogon kauderni

76 Litres (20 US G.)

6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-6 years

Family

Apogonidae

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

Bangai Cardinal, Banggai Cardinalfish, Bangaii Cardinal, Longfin Cardinalfish, Kaudern's Cardinalfish


Origin[edit]

Endangered in the wild; apparently restricted to Banggai Islands, Indonesia in the Western Central Pacific Ocean.[1]


Sexing[edit]

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.

Breeding[edit]

They will breed readily in captivity, they are mouthbrooders, the male holds the eggs. After 18-21 days the eggs hatch, the male releases fully developed fish on day 21 to 24.


Tank compatibility[edit]

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.


Diet[edit]

Will take most foods including bloodworms, feeder shrimp and marine flesh.


Feeding regime[edit]

Twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

An Indonesian fish which is threatened due to over collection. Also appreciates spacious tank with places to hide and swim.


Behaviour[edit]

Not a very active fish, will often hang in one place, move, and hang about some more.


Identification[edit]

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.

Special Note[edit]

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. This species is well-known as a profuse spawner in captivity, with the male mouthbrooding the eggs. If the female is overly amorous the male will starve because he will not eat when mouthbrooding; if such a situation arises, separate the male until he is revitalised, and ready to handle another mouthbrooding.

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References[edit]

  1. Fishbase (Mirrors: Icons-flag-us.png) Distribution

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