Pterapogon kauderni
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| Bangai Cardinalfish | |
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| Bangai Cardinalfish | |
| Species | Pterapogon kauderni |
| 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 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-6 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Bangai Cardinal, Banggai Cardinalfish, Bangaii Cardinal, Longfin Cardinalfish, Kaudern's Cardinalfish.
[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 specimin has been captive bred and not wild caught.
[edit] Pictures
 Bangai Cardinal |
[edit] External links
Facts about Pterapogon kauderni
| Availability | Common |
| Common name | Bangai Cardinalfish , Bangai Cardinal, Banggai Cardinalfish, Bangaii Cardinal, Longfin Cardinalfish, and Kaudern's Cardinalfish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Family | Apogonidae + |
| Foods | Live Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 3 in (7.62 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 6 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.4 + |
| Maximum sg | 1.025 + |
| Maximum temperature | 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.1 + |
| Minimum sg | 1.02 + |
| Minimum temperature | 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Pterapogon kauderni |
