Chalk Bass and Bangai Cardinals

[DetectiveTofu]

Hi, I am looking for some information (or experience you've had) about chalk bass and bangai cardinals. The specs of my tank should be at the bottom of this post.

I was thinking about getting three bangai's. and two or three chalk bass.

 

[plankton]

You could easily breed out some Bangai Cardinals if you can get male/female pairs. Not sure I'd want to mix cardinals and basslets in the same 35G tank, since the basslet might get a bit territorial... the basslets are colorful though.

Scott

 

[650-IS350]

Chalk Bass - Max length 3.1 inches
Mini aqua. size 20 gal
Meaty foods
Good reef inhabitant but caution w/ some inverts
peacefull disposition, could be put in groups in larger tanks
Hermaphrodite, can be a jumper

hopefully that helps

 

[DetectiveTofu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9943184#post9943184 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by delsol650
Chalk Bass - Max length 3.1 inches
Mini aqua. size 20 gal
Meaty foods
Good reef inhabitant but caution w/ some inverts
peacefull disposition, could be put in groups in larger tanks
Hermaphrodite, can be a jumper

hopefully that helps

wow, thanks for the low down on the chalk bass, haha. I appreciate any advice/knowledge I can get on different things.

 

[Kinetic]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9942271#post9942271 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by plankton
You could easily breed out some Bangai Cardinals if you can get male/female pairs. Not sure I'd want to mix cardinals and basslets in the same 35G tank, since the basslet might get a bit territorial... the basslets are colorful though.

Scott

Chalk Bass aren't basslets I don't think. They also can't eat shrimp like cleaners etc. because they really don't get all that big.

Gresham warned me before that they carry "worms" of some sort, so a good long quarantine period would be needed. Also without a bigger group they're super cryptic and you'll rarely see them.

Banggai Cardinals would be a better bet, but then again a 35g tank is still pretty small =/

Just my opinion, I would get 3 Bangers and pass on the bass.

 

[DetectiveTofu]

think when the bangers pair off, one will get excluded? I guess the exile goes into my QT tank, haha

 

[Kinetic]

where are you going to buy them? I'm looking to get a few myself sometime soon =)

 

[juaninsac]

As adults, Banggai cardinals pair up and are aggressive with conspecifics. If you add 3 it's more than likely you'll end up with a mated pair and a single beat up, stressed out fish that hides in a corner all day long.

For what it's worth, Banggai Cardinals are at a very real risk of going extinct primarily due to collection for the aquarium trade. Please seek out captive bred specimens if you plan on keeping this fish.

 

[plankton]

Chalk Bass
(Serranus tortugarum)

The Chalk Bass is a beautiful Basslet with vibrant, electric-blue vertical bands along its back and head. The body of the Chalk Bass is orange, with a violet smudge along the side. This fish is an excellent choice for beginner aquarist and should thrive in even a small aquarium.

The Chalk Bass prefers to have many hiding places among the aquascape in the tank, although it is not an overly shy fish. They should be housed in small groups that have all been introduced at the same time. Fellow tankmates should also be nonaggressive. Once comfortable in their surroundings, Chalk Bass can often be seen swimming in the open areas in the aquarium.

The Chalk Bass is a carnivore and should be fed at least once a day. High quality carnivorous preparations should be fed, along with frozen, freeze-dried or live foods. They usually do not bother crabs and most shrimp, although they may harass the delicate Periclimenes species.

Approximate Purchase Size: 3/4" to 2"