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The Banggai cardinalfish is among numerous species caught with the intention of adorning home aquariums and reef tanks in places such as offices and restaurants.

Highlights include the spot fin butterflyfish, yellow tang and Banggai cardinalfish.

Not to be outdone, Banggai cardinalfish have a fancy dance of their own.

Even though Banggai cardinalfish are bred in captivity—they’re one of the few coral reef fish that can be—the captive-bred supply satisfies only a fraction of the insatiable demand of aquarium hobbyists.

We responded to the not-so-subliminal messages by ordering the catch of the day, a delectable, buttery cardinalfish.