First fish in "the Ark"

Alberta-newb · #1 05-12-2009, 05:12 AM

Thought I'd post a couple of pics of the first fish I've put in my new 75 gal. cube "the Ark" (going in two by two

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A pair of dwarf or falco hawkfish Cirrhitichthys falco

Picked these two up last week at Red Coral (thanks Kevin!) to add some movement to the tank. It's been up now for a couple of months and so far has served as a "hospital" tank for zoanthids and corals that the fish in my 120 have taken too much of a liking too

They're only about an inch long right now but have plenty of character.

Francis

Myka · #2 05-12-2009, 05:39 AM

Oh I love Falco hawks! Probably not the best choice as the first to inhabit the tank though, as most hawks are usually fairly aggressive, so should be added as one of the last fish to the community.

Alberta-newb · #3 05-12-2009, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Myka

Oh I love Falco hawks! Probably not the best choice as the first to inhabit the tank though, as most hawks are usually fairly aggressive, so should be added as one of the last fish to the community.

True! I did a bunch of research on them before picking them up and this was one of their cons. As they are still small and the other 4 fish for the ark will be going in soon, I bit the bullet and decided to risk it (not the wisest choice but I'm impulsive). Other bad points besides the aggression is that I won't be able to keep any shrimp in this tank or fish smaller than them either...but they are so darn cute!

subman · #4 05-12-2009, 06:36 AM

I heard that to but my falco doesn't bug anyone in the tank including shrimp. They are very cool fish.

Leah · #5 05-12-2009, 12:08 PM

Your photo's are really beautiful I wish I could take some like that

And the fish are really nice too.

fishytime · #6 05-12-2009, 12:41 PM

I was wondering who got the hawkfish.....didnt realize they went as a pair. Glad you got them Francis. I was this far away from taking the third one home. Very cool fish indeed. Great shots of them too.

Snaz · #7 05-12-2009, 12:53 PM

Interesting wibbly bits on top of the dorsal spines, is this meant as bait to attract prey? Cool looking fish.

Carmen · #8 05-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Excellent Francis! Didn't realize it was you who took home the Falcos! They are a cute little pair!

Rbacchiega · #9 05-12-2009, 08:20 PM

I knew there was a reason I liked you....

Gorgeous fihs

Rbacchiega · #10 05-12-2009, 08:21 PM

and by "fihs" I meant fish...bah