Orange-striped Cardinals - Experiences????

[OodleyBoodely]

I'd like to hear some first hand experiences from people who have kept these fish, how did they do for you? How did they handle shipping, how long did they last, if more than two did they school, what did they eat, ect. Any aggressive behavior to own kind/other species?

Here's the DFS link to these fish;
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1926+1431&pcatid=1431

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[Mmckibben]

I want to get one of these to, lol.

 

[OodleyBoodely]

LOL! I would like to try a group of five if they are ok long term in groups.

 

[wfournier]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=895423

 

[SDguy]

I bought two a few years ago. I don't think they were a pair...they didn't fight, but didn't seem fond of each other either. One died about a year ago for unknown reasons. Great fish. They really color up nicely over time (I think in the LFS they are usually VERY pale). Mine eats flakes and pellets no problem. Their way of swimming (more like hovering) is a nice break from the Grand Central Station effect of all my anthias.

 

[Mmckibben]

I plan to get a six line wrass, gold cardinal, three blue green reef chromis, and a lemon goby. I'm going for an aquarium where all the species are from the same part of the world (pacific/ indian). I have an sps dominant aquarium, so the lemon goby, and blue green reef chromis should like that. Six line wrass I've always liked, so i threw him in there to add movement. I have more room, so i plan to add one of these since they are small, but still interesting. What do you guys think of that combo?

 

[OodleyBoodely]

Thanks, Peter. They seem to be hardy and peaceful and are quite beautiful.

Mm, sounds like a very interesting mix!