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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
3 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Banggai Cardinalfish is a small, tropical marine fish known for its striking black and white coloration, elongated fins, and unique patterns. It is a popular choice for home aquariums due to its peaceful nature and fascinating behaviors.
Reef Safe?
Yes, the Banggai Cardinalfish is considered reef safe and will not harm corals or other invertebrates.
Environment
The Banggai Cardinalfish prefers a tank with plenty of hiding places, such as rockwork or plants. They are nocturnal, so a dimly lit tank or one with plenty of shaded areas is ideal. They prefer warmer water temperatures between 72-78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Behavior
Banggai Cardinalfish are generally peaceful and can be kept in small groups in a large enough aquarium. They are slow swimmers and prefer to hover in one spot or hide among rocks or plants. Unique to this species, the male carries the eggs in his mouth until they hatch.
Owner Reviews
Danny
@Danny342
Mine hides behind the lip of the filter during the day
Jared
@Babado
Love these fish! Great mid tank action and movement. They are mouth brooders and have had babies from them in my tank!
Corbin Swinney
@CorbinSwinney17506
This fish is a must have staple, very easy to care but from experience seems to mostly eat frozen food and nips a little at flakes very nice colors just chills in the tank and is a model citizen.
Christian
@Christian27484
Very cute and peaceful fish. They occupy the top half of the tank usually which a lot of fish don’t.
NatesReef
@NatesReef
One of the quintessential reef fish . They do like to hover in a lower flow area but come out aggressively for feeding time.
Brittany
@Brittany24950
Ours mostly hid but they’re super peaceful and add a unique element to the tank with how they swim.
Qwarex
@Qwarex
This fish is a must have fish, some call it boring but i find it very unique shaped and the pattern is angelic, they dont swim much, they like to hover in one spot most of the time. They are quite shy and you should keep them in pairs. I find it to be a peace keeper, always put my royal gramma in its place whenever it was aggressive to smaller fish.
