Bangeye Cardinals

[Holland16]

Hopefully, that will give him some space to recuperate his energy and recover. Best of luck, keep us posted!

Thank you so much! How much flow should I have over this container??

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I just woke up - agreed, this doesn't look good. I think you can rule out water quality issues because the other cardinal isn't affected (yet).

How long have you had this fish?

Jay

 

[StatelineReefer]

Just a side note. Banggai Cardinals are susceptible to 'sudden fright syndrome' where they will literally fall out of the water column if exposed to bright light, loud noise, or environmental stressors. When I was breeding them it appeared to be diet and water quality that contributed to better success.

 

[demonclownfish]

Another thing - are these captive bred or wild caught?

 

[MischiefReef]

Just a side note. Banggai Cardinals are susceptible to 'sudden fright syndrome' where they will literally fall out of the water column if exposed to bright light, loud noise, or environmental stressors. When I was breeding them it appeared to be diet and water quality that contributed to better success.

Very good note, admittedly that’s something I’d completely forgotten about! Thank you!

 

[MischiefReef]

Thank you so much! How much flow should I have over this container??

The flow from the slots that are already in the strawberry container should be ample.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Just a side note. Banggai Cardinals are susceptible to 'sudden fright syndrome' where they will literally fall out of the water column if exposed to bright light, loud noise, or environmental stressors. When I was breeding them it appeared to be diet and water quality that contributed to better success.

Yes, I’ve seen that in a variety of fish. In many of them, there is a relationship with fatty liver disease, not sure about with cardinals, but I bet so.
Jay

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello one of my bangeyed Cardinal has been laying on the sand and falling to his side occasionally I don’t know what to do he also skipped out on dinner tonight
Parameters are good and most recent water change was a week ago.

Banggais in groups fight at times but this appears to be bacterial and may have stemmed from injury or liver disease why they lose weight. Fish also appears thin and is moribund. Generally when they are laying down like this, they rarely get back up and resume normal swimming and feeding, sad to say

 

[Holland16]

Yep, it should give him at least a safe spot from being pushed around by the flow or bullied. Hope he recovers, keep us posted!

Thank you so much! How much flow should I have over this container??

Unfortunately he did not make it to the morning:( I appreciate the advice

 

[MischiefReef]

Unfortunately he did not make it to the morning:( I appreciate the advice

Thats rough. Sorry to hear that. You did your best!

 

[Holland16]

Thats rough. Sorry to hear that. You did your best!

Thank you yeah it’s my first large tank loss so far

 

[Holland16]

Another thing - are these captive bred or wild caught?

I was told they are captive bred I trust the store that gave them to me too

 

[Holland16]

Just a side note. Banggai Cardinals are susceptible to 'sudden fright syndrome' where they will literally fall out of the water column if exposed to bright light, loud noise, or environmental stressors. When I was breeding them it appeared to be diet and water quality that contributed to better success.

Great to know thank you the other one is doing just fine just seems down his partner is gone