Banggai Cardinalfish

Pterapogon kauderni

Banggai Cardinal · Kaudern's Cardinal

Cardinals

The most iconic cardinalfish in the hobby — a stunning silver fish with bold black vertical bars and elongated fins. Banggai Cardinals are peaceful, reef-safe, and now widely captive-bred. They school beautifully in groups of 3-5 and are one of the easiest marine fish to breed at home.

Difficulty Easy
Reef Safety Yes
Temperament Peaceful
Min Tank Size 80L
Diet Carnivore

Available Stock

2 Banggai Cardinalfish listings in stock across 2 Australian reef shops, from $85 to $120 (median $102.50), as of 2026-08-23.

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