downhill_biker Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Just took the male bangai and put him in a breeding net and an hour later he is popping out babies. 2 right now, we will see how many more come out. I dont know if he did this from stress, but the babies have already eaten cyclopeze so hopefully they make it. He has already had about 10 clutches that I let go in the tank, but this time I decided to catch them. Built a nice fake urchin for the babies to hang out in, they seem to like it ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Wow that is crazy. They are sooooooooooooo small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Very cool, Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 are you sure that "he" is a he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 are you sure that "he" is a he? yes i am sure. bangai cardinals do it backwards. the female will lay eggs in the male's mouth. then he fertilizes them, hatches them, and releases the babies, which are called a clutch. kinda cool huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Male Cardinals incubate the eggs. You may want to contact "Luis" on here for some information. I know hes bred and raised them before. Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Male Cardinals incubate the eggs. You may want to contact "Luis" on here for some information. I know hes bred and raised them before. Doran Does Luis just go by Luis as a screen name? Thanks for the contact info, I may need it. Thanks for the comments everyone. Gotta love when something cool like this happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Keep us in the loop! Way cool to see captive breed fish! And local to boot. Might be interested in some if you have a big bunch of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 3 babies now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Yeah that is cool. Are you going to be selling the babies? Can I get one? Will it be ok, and vise versa, with my clowns and anemone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 well, lets start with raising them. but yes i intend to share them with as many people as i can. i LOVE aquaculturing and decreasing the dependency on the reef and the destruction that is caused by collecting, both fish and corals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I agree....and second that. I would like to have natural reef left to show my soon to be son. Due in 2 more months.(scary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 You may want to hang onto those little ones for awhile Biker. We will have a new "PNWMAS AWARDS PROGRAM" section open soon. Members will have an opportunity to be awarded points and auction off propagated inverts, frags, and fish. The section should be up soon in the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 cool. i will hang on to them for a while anyway, they are still super small. probably will be weeks if not months before they are ready to go into a reef tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 How many you got now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 5 at the moment and 2-3 more trying to swim out of the male's mouth right now. it is really exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 it is like planet earth only in the ultimate hd experience huh? Get video or pix with baby in mouth. That would be an awesome shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Congrat's to the new Daddy.(drinking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 tried to shoot underwater video with camera, but just stressed out the fish. i shot video without moving the camera for half an hour with no success of getting a shot with them in the mouth, they are just shy fish. uploading video right now, will post link as soon as it is finished. and there are now 8 babies, with 2-3 more at least trying to swim out of his mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I am so jealous right now.(icon)(icon)(icon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 How many do they have on the average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 when you gonna pass out the cigars? Grampa:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 (laugh)rofl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 dont know how many they have on average. cigars are being passed right now. (dancing)(yahoo)(dancing) still waiting for the video to finish uploading. count is up to 9, and still going up. have been reading threads and i guess these eat baby brine shrimp. where can i get live baby brine, or can i start growing them? i know they hatch pretty fast. any ideas anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I dont know but would they eat Tigger pods? or Artic pods? they are pretty small. Might be worth a shot. you could try and google live brine shrimp and see what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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