long nose hawk fish

[nyk]

who keeps them in a reef successfully? and what things can i not put in a reef with this fish in there?

 

[jennm]

They're risky to snails, hermits and ornamental shrimp, and smaller fishes.

Otherwise, great fish - lots of personality.

Jenn

 

[ruadh]

I have one and he behaves, but I keep him well fed.

 

[sts04c]

They are realy fun to feed ghost shrimp to.....

 

[hud3339]

I had one had it killed a neon dottyback and a chalk bass, I will never have another one

 

[morganatlanta]

Never had a problem with mine attacking anything that I know of. He's in with a (big) fire shrimp and quite a few snails and hermits. I'd be cautious with small shrimp though. I put a few ghost shrimp in once and they were gone in about two seconds.

Great personality. Probably worth the compromise unless you are attached to having little shrimp.

 

[garibaldi]

Make sure you have a top on your tank. Ours jumped out of the tank one night. They have lots of personality and are fun to watch. Ours made a Mushroom Leather coral his hangout.
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[nyk]

so larger shrimp there is no issue? what about juvie clowns?

 

[morganatlanta]

Juvi clowns could be a problem. I'd worry about anything under 2" or so.

 

[cbj25]

geometric pixie hawk. check it out