Banggai Cardinals
A highly recognizable and beginner-friendly species, Banggai Cardinals feature a striking black-and-white pattern with elongated fins. Known for their calm demeanor and unique appearance, they are an excellent addition to reef aquariums.
🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating
Quick Facts
- Care Level:Easy
- Temperament:Peaceful
- Reef Compatibility:Reef Safe
- Minimum Tank Size:30 gallons
- Size:Ranging from approximately 2–3 inches at adult size
Behavior & Husbandry
Banggai Cardinals are slow-moving and tend to hover in place, often near rockwork or in shaded areas. They are non-aggressive and do well in peaceful community tanks.
They can be kept singly, in pairs, or in small groups, though aggression may occur between individuals in tighter spaces.
Feeding & Diet
Carnivorous and easy to feed.
What We Feed at Lush Corals:
- Frozen mysis shrimp
- Enriched brine shrimp
- Pellet foods
In Your Aquarium:
- Frozen mysis and brine
- Pellets and flakes
They are consistent eaters and adapt well to prepared foods.
Compatibility Notes
Compatible with:
- Clownfish
- Gobies
- Blennies
- Wrasses
Avoid aggressive tankmates that may stress or outcompete them.
Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process
This fish has completed ourfull quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks)prior to being made available.
During this process, each fish is:
- Carefully observed and stabilized
- Proactively treated and monitored
- Conditioned onto prepared foods
- Verified to be actively eating and thriving
This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that ishealthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.
We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.
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