flame hawkfish experiences

[christyf5]

Wondering about reef tank compatibility, coral perching etc.

TIA,

Christy

[Bob I]

I had one for quite awhile. It is generally a very good fish. They do perch on top of rocks, and may do so on corals too. I would not try to keep one if you have shrimp, as they like to snack on those.

[chwkreefer]

Originally Posted by Bob_I

I had one for quite awhile. It is generally a very good fish. They do perch on top of rocks, and may do so on corals too. I would not try to keep one if you have shrimp, as they like to snack on those.

I will second everything noted above. Very interesting fish, voracious appetite and definitely don't bother having them in a tank with shrimp.

[BMW Rider]

I too am planning to get a flame hawk, but it'll be going into my FO tank not the reef. The only invert in there is a huge hermit that is much too big for the hawkfish to snack on. I've heard of mixed results with hawkfish in a reef environment, but the flame is considered as one of the safer ones.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I have a very large freckled (approaching 4") & it never bothers any corals. It used to not bother inverts either, but I suspect him in the disappear/death of a couple of cleaners & a peppermint. My fault for tempting him with his natural diet Sometimes hawks will find a favourite coral, like a toadstool, & perch on it several times a day. That's about the only way mine ever irritated a coral.

Anthony