pyjama cardinal

hello all im considering a yellow pyjama caridinal , a couple of questions

do they eat small crusteacean like shrimp etc

is my tank to small ? 35gallon


cheers
matt

 

I've had a couple of PJs and they don't seem to be much of a hassle.They do like company,2 or more,and they just seem to hang in the water column.Don't do much at all actually.Hadn't noticed any missing crusties.

 

Hello Matt! Pajama's and Bangaii's may go after ornamental shrimp, you just have to watch them. They are a great first marine fish as they are fairly hardy and will do well as long as they aren't housed with more boisterous fish. Maybe try the blue-barred or blue streak cardinalfish...they will not harm any of your inverts!
Let us know what you decide!

 

Cheers CR!

 

If it can fit in the fish's mouth, the fish will eat it. I had one that ate every single one of my ornamental shrimp once it got large enough to gobble them up.

 

well annick , in saying that i think theres alot of other fish around that wont kill my faved banded coral shrimp and would be more suitable to my needs .. maybe a blenny they might be friends and hang out..

 

I'll go so far as to say I guarantee any Cardinal will eat your belove Banded shrimp.. Thats its job in nature. And as mentioned once they drop and separate and its mouth is large enough to grab it then poof shrimp all gone. Thats their Job in nature and why they tend to hang around Dock pilings where shrimp like to hang ..They keep the shrimps numbers under control.

 

Guess what I want for dinner now

 

mmmmmmm shrimp ?? A feed of prawns is always special!!!

 

Let me guess Hamburgers ????? And how would you like that burger cooked ?? and Cheese ! on that "HAMBURGER" ?