Thinking about giving bangi's a go

[Jeremy Blaze]

I am in the process of moving and taking the time to rebuild my 56 gallon reef tank.

I am thinking about dedicating it to bangii cardinals. No other fish.

What are your suggestions on getting broodstock?

I have read up on them several times and know it is impossible to sex them. Most say put a group together and wtch for a pair to form.

So, should I add say, 6 to the tank, and pull the rest out when they pair?

Thoughts, tips, suggestions?

 

[madtek580]

I would think adding 6 to a tank might lead to aggression between them and maybe prevent pairing up. 3 or 4 might be a better number to start with, or maybe two tanks with 3

 

[madtek580]

you might also check with your local club to see if anyone has a pair they would be willing to part with

 

[Jeremy Blaze]

No one in the club has any. They have been pretty scarce in these parts as the wild cuaghts have such a poor survival rate. But knowone in the area has stepped up to breeding them.

 

[basser1]

I went to a lfs that has tank raised banggais for sale. I was able to get a mated pair, paid $90 bucks for them. They also have proven egg-laying pairs for sale as well!

 

[Gooseman]

i have 4 in my tank and 2 of them paired up right away ... they chase the other 2 off when they come near their area of the tank ... now it appears the larger one is carrying something in his mouth ... he hasnt eaten in 3-4 days now and shows no interest ... i have only had my bangai's for about a month now ... if he is carrying eggs what do i do to help them babies survive? i have 1 blood shrimp, 2 cleaner shrimps and a sally lightfoot ... i am worried they will catch and eat the babies since they are so small at birth ... although i have been fortunate with my sally lightfoot it has been very peaceful towards all tank mates thus far ... any tips or ideas?

 

[Jeremy Blaze]

What LFS did you get them from?

 

[basser1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13477191#post13477191 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jeremy Blaze
What LFS did you get them from?

Sent you a pm!

 

[forddna]

Is it true that pairs only reproduce for a year or two? Would it be risky to purchase a "proven pair" unless you knew their age, for certain?