Hawkfish in a BC29?

The Saltwater Kid · 10/22/2007, 12:43 PM

Is a BC29 large enough to house a Hawkfish? I am thinking either Flame Hawk or Longnose Hawk. How compatible are these fish with other tankmates (I already know they like to eat shrimp but I don't have any so that's no big deal)...do they bother corals? Everyone says they have great personality.

The Saltwater Kid · 10/22/2007, 02:29 PM

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seapug · 10/22/2007, 03:57 PM

I only have a Flame Hawk so I can't comment on the longnose, but I think a Flame would be okay if they were the only fish in the tank (maybe 1 or 2 other small fish at most-- put the hawk in last). If I was going to set up a tank with one fish, a Flame Hawk would be a good choice-- very much like an aquatic dog. They don't eat corals but they like to sit on them. Mine hangs out in my acros and sometimes lounges on my open brain coral like its a couch.

10/22/2007, 12:43 PM	#1
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	Hawkfish in a BC29? Is a BC29 large enough to house a Hawkfish? I am thinking either Flame Hawk or Longnose Hawk. How compatible are these fish with other tankmates (I already know they like to eat shrimp but I don't have any so that's no big deal)...do they bother corals? Everyone says they have great personality. __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

10/22/2007, 02:29 PM	#2
The Saltwater Kid Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Barre, VT Posts: 2,586	bump __________________ Oceanic Biocube 14g Nano Tank w/middle chamber refugium mod 2 Ecoxotic Power Pro LED Modules (1 - 12K/Royal Blue combo, 1 - Royal Blue) MaxiJet 900 return, VorTech MP10 circulation Livestock: Higher End Z's & P's, few mushrooms, Aussie Duncan, Maxi Mini Carpet Anemone

10/22/2007, 03:57 PM	#3
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	I only have a Flame Hawk so I can't comment on the longnose, but I think a Flame would be okay if they were the only fish in the tank (maybe 1 or 2 other small fish at most-- put the hawk in last). If I was going to set up a tank with one fish, a Flame Hawk would be a good choice-- very much like an aquatic dog. They don't eat corals but they like to sit on them. Mine hangs out in my acros and sometimes lounges on my open brain coral like its a couch. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.