Cardinal Clash: Pajama vs. Banggai!

[AlyciaMarie Verified Admin]

Today, two great beginner fish clash: the Pajama and Banggai Cardinalfish! Want something with a different look and generally peaceful in your reef? Look no further than these guys! But which do you prefer?

Cardinal Clash: Pajama vs. Banggai! Which do you prefer?

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

why bangaii over pajama? Easier to keep? Hardier?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I prefer the look of a bangaii over cardinals!

 

[shakacuz]

I prefer the look of a bangaii over cardinals!

agreed!

 

[AlyciaMarie Verified Admin]

why bangaii over pajama? Easier to keep? Hardier?

If my understanding is correct, there isn't much difference between the two as far as temperament, behavior, and overall ease of care. I think the decision between the two mostly comes down to cosmetics. That's the case for me, at least. :)

When I was a kid, I begged my dad to buy a lone Pajama Cardinalfish at a LFS because I was afraid he would never find a home because it wasn't particularly cute to me. :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing: We got the fish, and it was a model citizen who lived several years in our home reef! I still have a soft spot for those guys because of that experience.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I voted pajama, because of the colors, and who doesn't love wearing a nice warm pair of pajamas all day!

 

[corosato]

I voted pajama, because of the colors, and who doesn't love wearing a nice warm pair of pajamas all day!

I don't know how they survive, but I prefer them too. Mine literally move in slow motion, I have no idea how they fend off the other fish for pellets or shrimp.

 

[Faurek]

I like the look on pajamas better also I did have 3 years ago no problem, that would be a problem with banggais

 

[kdx7214]

I think I'd have to vote neither. Taste is always subjective, but to me they are really ugly fish.

 

[Bohemian Waxwing]

I like the Bengaiis because they are so easy to captive breed! We don't get CB Pajamas here.

Both are beautiful imo, just so exotic and different looking compared to most the fish we have access to.

 

[steveschuerger]

Voted Bangaii mainly cause my wife like how they look a bit like freshwater angelfish. I myself find leaning towards pajama largely due to the colors

 

[JayM]

Not a fan of either, but I’d probably pick the PJ if I had to choose.

 

[LiquidSpace]

Neither. Give me a Threadfin Cardinal.

 

[Dr. D]

My Banggais rock.