Banggai Cardinalfish

Banggai Cardinalfish

Pterapogon kauderni
✗ Not Compatible
Desjardin's Sailfin Tang

Desjardin's Sailfin Tang

Zebrasoma desjardinii

Can Banggai Cardinalfish Live With Desjardin's Sailfin Tang?

Banggai Cardinalfish and Desjardin's Sailfin Tang are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 74–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 8.0–8.4.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Desjardin's Sailfin Tang (16") may eat or bully Banggai Cardinalfish (3").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Banggai Cardinalfish (peaceful) may have issues with Desjardin's Sailfin Tang (semi-aggressive). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 125 gallons

ParameterBanggai CardinalfishDesjardin's Sailfin Tang
Temperature74–82°F74–82°F
pH8–8.48–8.4
Max Size3"16"
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swim LevelMiddleAll
Min Tank20 gal125 gal

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