{"product_id":"banggai-cardinalfish","title":"Banggai Cardinalfish | Pterapogon kauderni","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the Banggai Cardinal, is a striking reef fish recognized for its bold black-and-white bands, shimmering silver body, and elongated fins adorned with small white spots. Native to the Banggai Islands of Indonesia, this unique species is prized for its elegant appearance, peaceful demeanor, and fascinating hovering behavior. Unlike many other cardinalfish, Banggai Cardinals are also known for their unusual reproductive behavior, with males carrying developing eggs in their mouths until the young are released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy–Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful \/ Semi-Territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 74–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanggai Cardinalfish thrive in established marine aquariums with plenty of live rock, branching structures, and sheltered areas where they can retreat when necessary. Although generally peaceful toward other species, they may become territorial toward other Banggai Cardinals, particularly as they mature. They are often best maintained individually or as a compatible bonded pair, as groups may experience aggression in smaller aquariums. Feed a varied diet of mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and other high-quality frozen or prepared carnivore foods. Captive-bred specimens are strongly recommended due to conservation concerns surrounding wild populations. Their distinctive appearance, manageable size, and fascinating behavior make Banggai Cardinalfish an excellent addition to peaceful reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MosaicMacros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68095234343234,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3713\/3122\/files\/Photoroom_20261109_232445.jpg?v=1794285185","url":"https:\/\/mosaicmacros.com\/products\/banggai-cardinalfish","provider":"MosaicMacros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}