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#FishShopPhuketThailand
Cardinalfish
For Marine Aquariums

Among our Cardinalfish, the Banggai Cardinalfish stands out for a genuinely remarkable reason: it's one of the very few marine fish that breeds reliably in captivity, with males mouthbrooding both eggs and newly hatched fry for nearly three weeks until they're fully independent. It's also listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, native to just a single small archipelago in Indonesia — which is exactly why we recommend choosing captive-bred specimens whenever possible. Alongside the Banggai, our collection includes the peaceful, nocturnal Pajama, Five-Lined, and Yellowstriped Cardinalfish, all genuinely easy-going additions to a community reef tank. At Fisheee Aquarium Store Phuket Thailand, we specialize in healthy, well-acclimated Cardinalfish. #FishShopPhuketThailand

 Please Note, All images shown are for displaying the species purposes only!

As each fish is different, the actual fish you purchase & receive will be different from the images slightly in, size, shape, color, & markings

Our Cardinalfish Collection

Popular species include the Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni), genuinely one of the most distinctive fish in the hobby and a real conservation success story through captive breeding; the Pajama Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera), instantly recognizable by its polka-dotted rear half; and the schooling Five-Lined Cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus). All Cardinalfish are professionally acclimated and conditioned to accept prepared foods.

 

 

Why Choose #FisheeeAquariumStorePhuketThailand

Our Cardinalfish are responsibly sourced, and wherever possible we prioritize captive-bred Banggai Cardinalfish specifically, given their genuine endangered status in the wild. Customers receive expert guidance on schooling behavior, nocturnal feeding habits, and reef compatibility. We select only active specimens with intact fins and a confirmed feeding response. #FishShopPhuketThailand

 

 

Worldwide Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee

Every Cardinalfish is packed using oxygen-rich saltwater, insulation, and temperature control for safe global delivery. All livestock orders are protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee, with post-arrival acclimation support provided.

 

 

Visit Us in Phuket or Shop Online at Fisheee.com

Visit our Phuket aquarium store to view Cardinalfish in person or shop online at Fisheee.com for worldwide shipping. Cardinalfish are ideal for beginner and experienced reef keepers alike, seeking a peaceful, characterful addition to a community tank.

 

 

Care tips:

  • Tank size: 75–115 L (20+ gallons) minimum, depending on species

  • Temp: 24–27 °C

  • Salinity: 1.020–1.025

  • Diet: Carnivore — mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped meaty foods

  • Behavior: Genuinely peaceful and mostly nocturnal; many species shoal well together

  • The Banggai Cardinalfish is a genuine paternal mouthbrooder — please choose captive-bred specimens given its wild endangered status

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