Banggai Cardinalfish
Snapshot: Rocking a sleek metallic silver coat with bold black stripes and dazzling white spots, this fish is pure underwater royalty — topped off with long, flowing fins that scream elegance.
Other tidbits: Can grow up to 10cm or so. Distributed throughout the Indonesian waters.
Bare bones must know: Live-rock fish-only system, fish-only system, or reef aquarium with care.
Aquarium set-up: This smooth-moving swimmer loves a zen setup —think cave-like rockwork and chill tank mates for the ultimate underwater retreat! Maintain an aquatic utopia by nailing the basics: rock-solid water quality with top-notch filtration and routine partial water changes.
Feeding: In the wild, these fish feast on Artemia, Mysis, and krill like gourmet diners — but toss them in an aquarium, and they turn into little eating machines, ready to chow down on just about anything! This fish thrives on a protein-packed buffet — feeder shrimp, marine meat, juicy bloodworms, and, if it’s big enough, a live fish snack on the go!
AQT note: All our fish feast on a diet of seaweed, marine pellets, flakes and frozen treats under our care. Keep the feast going in your tank!