I was just walking past our 750-gallon reef tank the other day, when I spotted this – a mated pair of Bangaii Cardinals in the act of the mating. The female had the eggs in her mouth and was about to transfer them to the male. Check it out and leave a comment below.

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Check out this short video of a male pajama cardinal fish brooding a new egg mass in its mouth.  I filmed it this morning at The Ocean Explorium (www.oceanexplorium.org), in the 650-gallon reef tank.  The fish were purchased from Pro Aquatix in Florida and stocked in the tank on 7/1/2009, and while there has been plenty of courting and paring up for at least a month, this is the first observation of a male mouth brooding eggs.  In total, there are roughly 8 pajama cardinals in the tank, so a possible maximum of 4 pairs.  And as long as there is enough food and stress is minimized they will continue to lay eggs about every month or two.  Enjoy. If you’re in New Bedford, MA, come by and visit the www.oceanexplorium.org, and ask for me (Warren Gibbons).  I’d love to show you around.

For more short videos on interesting animal behaviors and other aquarium related educational information, go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ocean-Explorium-at-New-Bedford-Seaport/98256108758?v=wall and become afan/friend (I’m still a bit new to to Facebook). Also, for more ‘how to’ information on saltwater aquariums, design, installation, maintenance, etc., go to www.saltwateraquariumsecrets.com and sign up. Sincerely, Warren M. Gibbons www.saltwateraquariumsecrets.com

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