Peterpiper

Well I was at the LFS 2 weeks ago, and they had CB Banggai Cardinals, and now we have 2. I asked to see them feeding on frozen mysis, and they feed well. They have been moved out of the Q tank and are loving the extra room in the main tank. Was tempted to get 3, but the thought of 2 pairing then giving the other one a hard time would have ment removing the odd one out, and finding a new home for him, and that dont seam fair to him.
Will post a pic or 2 today when I GET A GOOD ONE! LOL

Mike

Awesome fish and captive bred is a plus. I found it difficult to get mine eating when they were in a tank by themselves (hoping to breed them) they'd only go after frozen mysis. But after moving them into a tank with other fish they started eating flakes after watching the others.

Peterpiper

Not the best pic...
Mike, I have done a bit of research on breading seahorses. And had some discussions with Mike from seahorses sanctuary ( breeder )
One issue that came up, was that all frozen fish food that come's into Australia is given a 18hr dose of gamma radiation, this affects the vitamins in the food and in turn affected seahorse mating and fry numbers. I feel this would affect fish in the same way..
BTW, Dont you just love the little twitch they do

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agsansoo

Great addition to your tank. Kind of the punk rocker of the saltwater world. How big or small are they ?

Mike

They get to be about 2 - 3 inches.

Peterpiper - have you heard the dull knocking noises they make yet? I thought my computer was making the noises but then turned it off and realized it was the cardinals making it. Also interesting about the foods being treated with radiation.

Peterpiper

1 is about 1 1/2" and 1 is 1 3/4". The LFS had 15 odd in the tank all the same size, that along with them all eating frozen gave me a level of confidence that they are CB as said by the LFS owner.

Mike, I have some hearing lose, but get the kids to have a listen or do a recording and crank up the stereo!