Where to buy Bangaii Cardinalfish
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About Bangaii Cardinalfish
Slender, silvery body with bold vertical black and white stripes and elongated dorsal and anal fin rays. Sexually dimorphic males are larger with more pronounced striping and longer fin filaments.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Family
- Apogonidae
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank minimum, preferably with caves/shelters • Maintain 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, moderate water flow • Feed small meaty foods and quality pellets daily • Nocturnal; benefits from dim lighting and hiding spots
- Appearance
- Slender, silvery body with bold vertical black and white stripes and elongated dorsal and anal fin rays. Sexually dimorphic males are larger with more pronounced striping and longer fin filaments.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Origin
- Endemic to the Banggai Archipelago in Indonesia; found in shallow coral reef habitats of the Banggai and Luwuk regions.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp
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