Banggai Cardinalfish tank mates
Pterapogon kauderni
5 rated pairings from the Banggai Cardinalfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Banggai Cardinalfish needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar peaceful temperament and compatible water parameters; both thrive in reef-safe environments
Pink Skunk Clownfish
Amphiprion perideraion
30 gal min · 4" adult · Semi-aggressive
Peaceful reef fish with identical salinity and temperature requirements
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Pajama Cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
30 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Closely related species with similar care needs; may compete for food but generally compatible
Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
30 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Beneficial symbiotic relationship; shrimp will not harm cardinalfish and help maintain tank health
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.