Banggai Cardinal
Pterapogon kauderni

Identification: Black edged silver fish with forked tail and long pectoral and dorsal fins.

Maximum Length: 3.0"

Origin: Indonesia

Minimum tank size:  20 Gallon

Behavior: Once described as the perfect reef fish. A docile fish that will breed very easily.
                  Males of this hardy species mouth brood eggs and fry until they are free swimming.

Feeding and diet: Meaty foods, including krill, shrimp, squid, brine shrimp and mysis shrimp.

Reef Compatibility: Excellent. Will spawn in reef tanks if conditions are right.

Cautions: Try to keep in pairs rather than in large groups as they may quarrel as the mature.

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