Can Banggai Cardinalfish and Yellowtail Damselfish live together?

Banggai Cardinalfish and Yellowtail Damselfish are compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Banggai Cardinalfish vs Yellowtail Damselfish

Banggai Cardinalfish

Pterapogon kauderni

Yellowtail Damselfish

Chrysiptera parasema

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cardinalfish

Family

Damselfish

3″

Adult size

3″

30gal

Min tank

30gal

73–82°F

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

goodNo issues detected — these species should coexist well.

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