LF Moorish Idol

Fishfanatic · #1 11-10-2008, 02:59 AM

Like the title says anyone know where one is for sale in edmonton

kellehar · #2 11-10-2008, 03:08 AM

brian at little oceans had 2 in the other day when I was there

GreenSpottedPuffer · #3 11-10-2008, 03:21 AM

You may already know but...

This is one fish to be really, really sure it is eating. The only eat sponges and a select few inverts in the ocean and even when eating in captivity are usually short lived (bad diet). It's very rare for one to live more than 6 months to a year in aquariums. I have heard of a few living several years but this really one fish that should not be collected from the ocean (thousands die for the dozens that make it more than a few years).

Sorry if you already knew all this

Hope you find one that is eating and healthy!

naesco · #4 11-10-2008, 04:21 AM

Good advice GSP
The survival rate for moorish idol is next to nil.
There is a reason why goo LFS never carry them anymore. They die or emaciate in their tanks before they can evern sell them.
There is a bannerfish which looks the same .

GreenSpottedPuffer · #5 11-10-2008, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by naesco

Good advice GSP
The survival rate for moorish idol is next to nil.
There is a reason why goo LFS never carry them anymore. They die or emaciate in their tanks before they can evern sell them.
There is a bannerfish which looks the same .

Yes I would recommend a Heniochus instead.

Specifically Heniochus acuminatus or Heniochus diphreutes.

Ryan_Lap · #6 11-10-2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Yes I would recommend a Heniochus instead.

Specifically Heniochus acuminatus or Heniochus diphreutes.

Diphreutes is considered reef safe. acuminatus is not. good luck telling the difference between the 2 when they are juvies.

Trigger Man · #7 11-10-2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Yes I would recommend a Heniochus instead.

Specifically Heniochus acuminatus or Heniochus diphreutes.

I agree with these guys, I too wanted to buy a Moorish Idol, but after doing some research and hearing over and over about the dismal survival rate I went with a few Heniochus and had great success. Yes they look a little different, but when you take into account the different survival rates of the two types it may be something to look into.