moorish idols

[wjake]

anyone have any luck with them, i have 3 tanks and was going to keep 4 of them togeather? water quality is perfect in the big tank, total system volume is close to 300 gallons, the other fish are fine on compatibility

 

[flipturn88]

In my personal opinion, I will always advise against attempting to keep these fish until their natural diet (sponges, tunicates, etc.) is able to be provided in substantial quantities in a captive environment. Yes, there are a <u>few</u> cases where Moorish Idols have been able to survive for a longer period of time in captivity than expected - due to an adaptation to more common foods - but such anomalies are so rare that I do not see the point in gambling with the animals' lives. Again, this is just my humble viewpoint, though.

 

[tsciarini]

Along with Kayla's comments, keeping and maintaining multiples of these fish would be increasingly difficult.

 

[kevin]

it is very rare that anyone can even keep a single specimine in their tank. It is better fi they are left in the wild to thrive

 

[simon_kruger]

Kayla, Tony and Kevin I totally agree. If you like the style of fish so much try WimpleFish (sp. Heniochus acuminatus) they are similar looking and far easier to keep.

 

[showtime305]

Great recommendation Simon and great points brought up by Kayla, Tony, and Kevin.

 

[kwl1763]

Agree with everyone. Getting one that ats good is a very difficult challange, finding 4 will be next to impossible.

 

[dakota]

There's a member on RC who has kept a Moorish Idol for a considerable time in his 125.

But his tank has been running for <u>35 years</u> .

He has some interesting posts about supplementing its feed with a paste that contains bananas and plaster of Paris.

Amazing reef keeper!!