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October 4th, 2008, 06:21 AM
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Bangai Cardinals
I purchased 4 cardinals a month ago and 2 of them paired up right away and started chasing off the other 2 ... now i have one that is brooding at the mouth and not eating ... hasnt for about 4 days now and is hiding some ... i know this is typical when the are carrying eggs ... but i am not sure what to expect when the young hatch ... i am worried that my 3 shrimp and/or sally lightfoot may eat them as they are so small ... does anyone have any experience with these fish
 what can i do to help the offspring survive?Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120G Tank w/150lbs Kaelini/Lalo LR Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Nov. 07 Other Intrests: Golfing, Skating, Nascar 
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October 4th, 2008, 06:25 AM
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Re: Bangai Cardinals
All the babies will die and the brooding baingaii stands a chance at dieing off as well.
The only possible way they would live is if you had an urchin in your tank and you would be able to target feed them live brine. (most likely all they would eat) as well as smaller foods. (not sure?? some sort of pods?) Either that or try and put them into a seperate tank as they will be snacks for your other fish, including the other bangaii. I dont have direct experiance with bangaiis, but my brooding pajama died either from not eating or because its jaw became messed up. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150g, 24g,8g Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 1 Year Other Intrests: Computers, Robotics
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October 4th, 2008, 06:29 AM
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Re: Bangai Cardinals
i have heard that the babies liked urchins ... especially long tentacle ones ... but are they safe for my reef ... i have never had one before
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120G Tank w/150lbs Kaelini/Lalo LR Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Nov. 07 Other Intrests: Golfing, Skating, Nascar
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October 4th, 2008, 06:31 AM
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Re: Bangai Cardinals
ummmmmmmmm some say yes some say no... Generally long spined black urchins are ok, but you have to have a glass tank. They will also munch on your coraline... till its gone.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150g, 24g,8g Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 1 Year Other Intrests: Computers, Robotics
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October 4th, 2008, 06:33 AM
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Re: Bangai Cardinals
urchins should be reef safe, i know yote has one in his tank
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October 4th, 2008, 06:34 AM
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Re: Bangai Cardinals
I doubt its because of eggs if you only had them for a month. Are they all getting along or just 2 of them?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 80 Gal. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years Other Intrests: Drums, sports, camping, astronomy and computers.
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October 4th, 2008, 06:37 AM
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Re: Bangai Cardinals
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150g, 24g,8g Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 1 Year Other Intrests: Computers, Robotics
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October 4th, 2008, 06:51 AM
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Re: Bangai Cardinals
Maybe reading this may help you some.I have read that the male must be separated or the other banggai(as well as other fish) might eat them.Congratulations and good luck!
http://saltaquarium.about.com/gi/dyn...iCardinal.html
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October 4th, 2008, 07:18 AM
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Re: Bangai Cardinals
thanks ... i guess its hit or miss ... i just have to wing it
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120G Tank w/150lbs Kaelini/Lalo LR Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Nov. 07 Other Intrests: Golfing, Skating, Nascar
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October 4th, 2008, 06:34 PM
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Re: Bangai Cardinals
Others are right, the babies will not survive anything else in the tank unless they are isolated. Good luck, and post pics!
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