ltljoker
The Great Tang Herder
I soooooo want one, does anyone have one and how difficult is the care level. I have heard so many diffrent things I dont know anymore.
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Morish Idol
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Ulta
REEFER
My gf wanted this fish so I made her look into it =P
We quickly ruled it out b/c a 55g is not near big enough for it. Also everything keeps saying they are hard to keep, fineky eaters, difficult to acclimate ect. ect.
Looks like this is def a fish you should do your research on b4 getting it..
The only advice I think I could rightfully give you is find one that you SEEN eat and is healthy b4 you invest in it :)
We quickly ruled it out b/c a 55g is not near big enough for it. Also everything keeps saying they are hard to keep, fineky eaters, difficult to acclimate ect. ect.
Looks like this is def a fish you should do your research on b4 getting it..
The only advice I think I could rightfully give you is find one that you SEEN eat and is healthy b4 you invest in it :)
Melosu58
Reef enthusiast
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Moorish Idol
As you can see they are very difficult. Liveaquaria rates them as a expert only. They are so difficult that with that expert only tag on it if it dies within the warranty period you will not get your money back. They are a fish IMO best left in the ocean. JMO
As you can see they are very difficult. Liveaquaria rates them as a expert only. They are so difficult that with that expert only tag on it if it dies within the warranty period you will not get your money back. They are a fish IMO best left in the ocean. JMO
OhNoNemo
i love triggers
U4Boyz has one.She made a thread about it.
wontonflip
I failed Kobayashi Maru
He's an expert...at putting more fish in his tank! :D
ltljoker
The Great Tang Herder
I dont know about that gretchen but I am an expert and telling stories of how big the fish was i caught and released:mrgreen:
kwsm
Reefing newb
Idols are extremely sensitive fish and extremely picky eaters. More often than not, they just do not adjust well in captivity and simply waste away in our tanks. Most people are not equipped, knowledgeable enough, or have the time to dedicate to give this fish everything it needs to be a happy and healthy tankmate. In the ocean, they would eat mainly sponges, tunicates, and small invertebrates.Should you find a specimen that is eating, be aware that they are voracious eaters and often they will become destructive.
This is a fish that most agree is better left in the ocean. Ordering or buying these fish from LFS or online just encourages these places to continue catching and stocking them, most often leading to a slow death in inexperienced aquarists' tanks.
I would suggest a Bannerfish of some sort as a substitute as they look rather similar. Heniochus Acuminatus is a beautiful and graceful fish that shares that high banner-like dorsal fin. This species is not reef safe however. H. Diphreutes looks extremely similar and IS reef safe. A third species H. Singularius I can't really find whether it is reef safe or not, but I have one and it hasn't touched my corals. There are also more species of the Heniochus genus that do not look as close, but are beautiful none the less.
No matter which you go for, the Idol or one of the Bannerfishes, just be aware that these guys LOVE to eat and need fed multiple times a day. Also tons of live rock to satisfy their grazing habits. (My Banner likes algae sheets as well).
Good luck!
This is a fish that most agree is better left in the ocean. Ordering or buying these fish from LFS or online just encourages these places to continue catching and stocking them, most often leading to a slow death in inexperienced aquarists' tanks.
I would suggest a Bannerfish of some sort as a substitute as they look rather similar. Heniochus Acuminatus is a beautiful and graceful fish that shares that high banner-like dorsal fin. This species is not reef safe however. H. Diphreutes looks extremely similar and IS reef safe. A third species H. Singularius I can't really find whether it is reef safe or not, but I have one and it hasn't touched my corals. There are also more species of the Heniochus genus that do not look as close, but are beautiful none the less.
No matter which you go for, the Idol or one of the Bannerfishes, just be aware that these guys LOVE to eat and need fed multiple times a day. Also tons of live rock to satisfy their grazing habits. (My Banner likes algae sheets as well).
Good luck!
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dcantucson
Reef pro
#1 why do you always want to make things more difficult? Creating more work for #2 while you're away. :mrgreen:
ltljoker
The Great Tang Herder
I know but it's #2 that wants the fish:frustrat:
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Very very tough fish. One of the most difficult in the hobby, IMO. If you do get one, you can pretty much count on having to buy a constant supply of live sponge for its diet, as they don't even take to eating the prepared frozen sponge foods well.
ltljoker
The Great Tang Herder
yes biff, but if you do get him to eat is it worth all the trouble. it is a stunning fish:bowdown:
Bifferwine
I am a girl
I don't know if I agree with that! They are stunning, for sure, but I don't want any pet that needs more attention and is more expensive to feed than a human child!! :)
ltljoker
The Great Tang Herder
well lets see I have 2 dogs a parrot and 1 of my own cats but take care of my 2 childrens cats, and 2 fishtanks. whts one more responsability, Olus I have 3 kids to keep occupied:mrgreen:
dcantucson
Reef pro
Oh, I thought #2 took care of all those. :lol:
