Golden Dwarf Help

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Originally Posted by zoaElite

Hmm might as well make some sushi for me while I'm making food for the fish , Kevin is the pair for sale? After getting one Devo want's to one up me and buy a pair of them....

One sold one is available.
Kevin

[Canadian]

These guys come from fairly deep water from what I recall don't they? Long term, for optimal health, you'll likely have to keep the temperature on the lower end for a reef tank. Having lots of LR, cooler water, and somewhat subdued lighting would best replicate its natural habitat and facilitate normal behavior (including feeding).

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by Canadian

These guys come from fairly deep water from what I recall don't they? Long term, for optimal health, you'll likely have to keep the temperature on the lower end for a reef tank. Having lots of LR, cooler water, and somewhat subdued lighting would best replicate its natural habitat and facilitate normal behavior (including feeding).

As the zoa tank is connected to the main tank I really have no way of lowering the temperature, I will be reducing my photo peroid until the dwarf is healthy and then I'm hopeing to increase it back to normal (His health permitting). I'm going to try and pick him up today and will post photos tonight.

Kevin I will get Devan to give you a call.
Levi

[nlreefguy]

I had one of these fish, a real beauty but really difficult to get to eat, even after weeks in the tank it still wouldn't eat with any consistency. Really shy fish, too. Hardly saw him at all, unfortunately, he spent the vast majority of his time in the rocks. Obviously, he didn't last too long. Every time I see one I'm tempted to try it again but my first experience was probably enough. Anyone reading this thread who has actually manged to keep one alive long term???

[Coleus]

I have one and he has been in my tank for 7 months now. Not sure what he is eating but his belly is fat. He is very shy fish and rarely come out, however he will chase my other dwarf angels whenever they meet.

However, i notice all my zoas start disappearing but i also have flames angel, muli color angel, rock beauty angel, emperor angel. So not sure which one is the culprit. However, i don't mind :-) I also see he is snipping at sps and other corals as well.

Good luck tho! it is a beautiful fish but hard to enjoy because it hides all the time

[Zoaelite]

Unfortuantly he passed away @ golds yesterday, probably another one of those fish best left in the ocean. I feel really bad now as I let him sit there for 3 weeks instead of bringing him home to the reef. , I was really excited to bring this guy home I visited him at golds like 5 times.

[Coleus]

sorry to hear. But yeah, this fish is extremely hard to keep. I got this fish from another canreef which has been in his tank for years. Maybe you will get better luck with the one from Red Coral.