PJs anyone?? - Aquarium Advice

**Ziggy953** · 01-24-2008, 08:59 PM

Well I was at the LFS today, my weekly visit, and I couldn't resist the price for these guys. So I decided they would make a nice addition to the tank.

**Zagz** · 01-24-2008, 08:59 PM

Oh gosh they are adorable! Are they aggressive, do they get large?

**Ziggy953** · 01-24-2008, 09:17 PM

Here is what the good Drs have to say about them. They can get to about 3" in size in the aquarium. They are just a neat fish to watch.

A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with a cave and peaceful tank mates is suitable for this slow and methodical swimmer. It tends to hide in sea grass or other plants, or may use long spined urchins for camouflage. If a larger aquarium is available, it will handle a small group of this species. As a group, they will establish a strict hierarchy without aggressiveness.

**An t-iasg** · 01-24-2008, 09:19 PM

I fell in love with these fish at MACNA XIX, and if I get a SW tank, it will be to keep these guys!

Anne, I don't think they are that large - only a little bigger than a betta. From what I read they are not aggressive. Their relative, the Bangaii cardinal, is a little more aggressive and a little larger.

Excellent pickup, Ziggy! How many total did you get and what size is your tank?

**Ziggy953** · 01-24-2008, 09:35 PM

I got 3 and I have a 72g bow. I couldn't beat the price! 3 for $30!! I've wanted them for a long time just haven't got them. I went to the LFS I go to all the time and he had ordered them by mistake so I helped him get rid of the LOL!

**Zagz** · 01-24-2008, 10:23 PM

They sound like an awesome fish! If I start SW I will have to look into them. Great pickup!

**Ziggy953** · 01-24-2008, 10:29 PM

Thanks I'm pleased!

**roka64** · 01-25-2008, 09:22 AM

Do yours tend to stay in one place or move around? Most of the ones I see in the store kinda hang in one place.

blazeyreef · 01-25-2008, 09:26 AM

I loved my pj cardinal! They are nocturnal though so if you want to view them when most active view with LED lights or something! They aren't aggressive, well at least mine wasn't. Congrats on the new addition

Innovator · 01-25-2008, 09:37 AM

Roka, they tend to hover much of the time and pretty easy going fish; although, they do have their hierarchies.

Ziggy, one of my personal faves so congrats on the new additions. Do watch them very carefully as they tend to be sensitive, especially if they were not quarantined and medicated. I definitely prefer these over their dirty pajama counterparts, orbicularis.

01-24-2008, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 2,868 Images: 5	PJs anyone?? Well I was at the LFS today, my weekly visit, and I couldn't resist the price for these guys. So I decided they would make a nice addition to the tank. __________________ Happy Reefing! *NEW 150G Pick up 6/29/08 Build will be 4th of July weekend* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

01-24-2008, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 10,355 Images: 92	Oh gosh they are adorable! Are they aggressive, do they get large? __________________ ------------ Anne My Profile Page My tank & fish photos Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

01-24-2008, 09:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 2,868 Images: 5	Here is what the good Drs have to say about them. They can get to about 3" in size in the aquarium. They are just a neat fish to watch. A 30 gallon or larger aquarium with a cave and peaceful tank mates is suitable for this slow and methodical swimmer. It tends to hide in sea grass or other plants, or may use long spined urchins for camouflage. If a larger aquarium is available, it will handle a small group of this species. As a group, they will establish a strict hierarchy without aggressiveness. __________________ Happy Reefing! *NEW 150G Pick up 6/29/08 Build will be 4th of July weekend* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

01-24-2008, 09:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
An t-iasg Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Criders Corners/Glen Eden (Pittsburgh, PA) Posts: 6,707 Images: 40	I fell in love with these fish at MACNA XIX, and if I get a SW tank, it will be to keep these guys! Anne, I don't think they are that large - only a little bigger than a betta. From what I read they are not aggressive. Their relative, the Bangaii cardinal, is a little more aggressive and a little larger. Excellent pickup, Ziggy! How many total did you get and what size is your tank? __________________ The canal walk through downtown Indianapolis

01-24-2008, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 2,868 Images: 5	I got 3 and I have a 72g bow. I couldn't beat the price! 3 for $30!! I've wanted them for a long time just haven't got them. I went to the LFS I go to all the time and he had ordered them by mistake so I helped him get rid of the LOL! __________________ Happy Reefing! *NEW 150G Pick up 6/29/08 Build will be 4th of July weekend* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

01-24-2008, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 10,355 Images: 92	They sound like an awesome fish! If I start SW I will have to look into them. Great pickup! __________________ ------------ Anne My Profile Page My tank & fish photos Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

01-24-2008, 10:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 2,868 Images: 5	Thanks I'm pleased! __________________ Happy Reefing! *NEW 150G Pick up 6/29/08 Build will be 4th of July weekend* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

01-25-2008, 09:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,377 Images: 12	Do yours tend to stay in one place or move around? Most of the ones I see in the store kinda hang in one place. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

01-25-2008, 09:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
blazeyreef Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,487 Images: 1	I loved my pj cardinal! They are nocturnal though so if you want to view them when most active view with LED lights or something! They aren't aggressive, well at least mine wasn't. Congrats on the new addition __________________ Houston "Face Trials with Smiles"-Porter Ellett *My aquariums-20gall planted,* *29gall planted* *"We are nothing until we make ourselves somthing"*

01-25-2008, 09:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Innovator Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 945	Roka, they tend to hover much of the time and pretty easy going fish; although, they do have their hierarchies. Ziggy, one of my personal faves so congrats on the new additions. Do watch them very carefully as they tend to be sensitive, especially if they were not quarantined and medicated. I definitely prefer these over their dirty pajama counterparts, orbicularis.

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