Quote:
Originally Posted by Clay&Chey
Came into possession of a 4 inch Oriental Sweetlips this weekend and have a few questions for anyone that has owned this fish. Everything I`ve read says this fish not reef compatable (we have a reef tank).requires expert care. and will grow to a massive size. Please excuse the periods the comma keys not working on the laptop. So far there are no problems its eating frozen mysis and seems at home in our 125g tank. One thing i`ve noticed in the middle of the night. when i`m checking out the tank via flashlight just to see what isn`t out in the daylight. is that this fish is constantly patroling. We have a 60 inch tank so for now room isn`t a problem yet but seems weird when all the other fish got to their chosen holes or whatever this fish keeps on trucking. I know research first right but it was an impulse buy cause the tank the fish was in... well lets say it was a rescue mission. Anyhow anyone who has the knowledge and wants to share it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.....
|
Clay and Chey you have answered your question. "Everything you have read says this fish is not reef compatible and requires expert care.
I have had one and it did not last although someone may have had success.
I think the problems is that we cannot duplicate if diet.
I think they should be left in the ocean and don't understand why LFS still import these fish.