Thoughts on Bangai Cardinal Fish?

[BryanDuggan]

Hi guys,

I have a percula and a strawberry pseudchromis. Thinking bout adding 3 bangai's to my 30G cube. Good combination?

 

[Zippy69]

The percula and the pseudochromis are a good match as both are aggressive. The cardinals will most likely be bullied to the point of starvation. IMHO.

 

[BryanDuggan]

Got it. I think I'm thinking of kauderns cardinals but i assume that's immaterial. Any suggestions? Would love something that schools.

 

[falconut]

If you're going to try the bangai's, probably just 1 or a true male - female pair. I believe they'll kill the odd one, once they grow up. I've kept them single twice and they do great that way. But, had a strawberry pseud once and wow was it aggressive, mine even bullied damsels. It might be hard to find another fish for a 30 gallon with the strawberry. Good luck.

 

[mnat]

Yeah they do not do well in groups. Once a pair is established they will kill the third. We raised a juvenile group and had to separate them as they grew.

 

[hans24hrs]

Love bangaii's. But not good with pseudo. Also correct on the trio, one will either get left out or killed. If you want a school of them add at least 7+ and you might have success, but not that many in 30

 

[Hawkeye]

or upgrade the tank size. (haha!)

 

[JRWOHLER]

Many a plan was wrecked by a pseudochromis. The only one that appears to be nice is the Orchid dottyback. Nice that it is a beautiful fish. Had a bicolor and it was Satan in fish form.

 

[BryanDuggan]

You were all completely right. I decided to try it, and I returned the bangai's after just a few days.

My clown and the pseudochromis still get along fine, but I am bummed I can't add more fish than just these two. At least I got a few good photos of the cardinals while I had them.

Lesson learned!