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| − | = | + | |origin=:Endangered in the wild apparently restricted to Banggai Islands, Indonesia in the Western Central Pacific Ocean.<ref>{{FishBase |id=15426}} Distribution</ref> |
| − | :Endangered in the wild | + | |sexing=:Males have a more angular head with an extended second dorsal fin, whereas the female has a more rounded head with a shorter dorsal fin, they can however look very similar to the untrained eye. |
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| − | :Males have a more angular head with an extended second dorsal fin, whereas the female has a more rounded head with a shorter dorsal fin, they can however look very similar to the untrained eye. | ||
== Breeding == | == Breeding == | ||
:They will breed readily in captivity, they are mouthbrooders, the male holds the eggs. After 18-21 days the eggs hatch, the male releases fully developed fish on day 21 to 24. | :They will breed readily in captivity, they are mouthbrooders, the male holds the eggs. After 18-21 days the eggs hatch, the male releases fully developed fish on day 21 to 24. | ||
| − | + | |tank_compatibility=:A good beginner reef fish, hardy but can be territorial to other Bangai's or fish similar in shape to them. Best to keep a pair, or a larger group. | |
| − | + | |diet=:Will take most foods including [[bloodworms]], feeder shrimp and marine flesh. | |
| − | + | |feeding_regime=:Twice a day. | |
| − | :A good beginner reef fish, hardy but can be territorial to other Bangai's or fish similar in shape to them. Best to keep a pair, or a larger group. | + | |environment_specifics=:An Indonesian fish which is threatened due to over collection. Also appreciates spacious tank with places to hide and swim. |
| − | + | |behaviour=:Not a very active fish, will often hang in one place, move, and hang about some more. | |
| − | + | |identification=:Very distinctive fish. Iridescent white-silver base colour with three vertical black stripes down the flanks extending into the fins. Elongated tail, with white spots on all fins and flanks. | |
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| − | :Will take most foods including [[bloodworms]], feeder shrimp and marine flesh. | ||
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| − | :Very distinctive fish. Iridescent white-silver base colour with three vertical black stripes down the flanks extending into the fins. Elongated tail, with white spots on all fins and flanks. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Cardinalfish | |Category=Fish, Fish (Saltwater), Cardinalfish | ||
