Another 1 bites the dust

[MadReefer]

Woke up this morning and see my Blue Linkia munching away at one of my Bangaii Cardinals. Had the pair for almost 2 years. Third fish I lost in 2 months.

Tested the water and all params are in normal range except for Alk still about 14 and Nitrate is between 10 and 11 which is not high for fish.

Just concerned what I will come home to when I'm on vac. Planning another WC this weekend.
Fingers crossed.

 

[Trio91]

sucks bro, what's you r fish count? have you checked for ammonia?

 

[MadReefer]

Ammonia 0

I have a Yellow Tang,
Hippo Tang,
Flame Angel,
Bangaii,
Yellow/purple chromis,
2 perc clowns.
Linkia, Tuxedo urchin, a feather duster and various hermits and snails.

 

[horseplay]

Normal for Bangaii to only last a couple of years.

 

[MadReefer]

Normal for Bangaii to only last a couple of years.

I thought it was 5 years.

 

[diana a]

The species has a short life span, reaching around four years in optimal conditions in captivity, and perhaps 1 to 2 years in the wild.

http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/63572/0

 

[Trio91]

on a positive note, your Linkia is still alive....and eating which in itself is very impressive

 

[MadReefer]

The species has a short life span, reaching around four years in optimal conditions in captivity, and perhaps 1 to 2 years in the wild.

Pterapogon kauderni (Banggai Cardinalfish)

Thanks

 

[MadReefer]

on a positive note, your Linkia is still alive....and eating which in itself is very impressive

Now that's funny.

 

[Hawkeye]

hey Mark! there was an "internet" rumor that linkias may also consume asterina star fish. Of course that may be complete bs....good luck!

 

[MadReefer]

hey Mark! there was an "internet" rumor that linkias may also consume asterina star fish. Of course that may be complete bs....good luck!

I believe it. In my 75g I had about 6 years ago it did keep the population down.

 

[jmags080307]

Sorry to hear it.

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[njtiger24 aquariums]

sorry to hear but I am with @horseplay

Normal for Bangaii to only last a couple of years.

I believe @Paul B has some great information on those Bangaii and it seems about 2-3 years for them