Any experiences with pinnatus batfish????

[smilesmile2008]

Does anyone have experiences with juvenile pinnatus batfish in reef tanks?

 

[HumbleFish]

Never had one in a reef, but LA has this to say: "Not a good reef dweller, it will eat many types of sessile invertebrates including corals and anemones."

I do remember from the one I had 20+ years ago that it had a voracious appetite and was susceptible to Ich, as they have very thin mucous coats (like tangs). They also need a very large, tall tank.

 

[Dmorty217]

Never had one in a reef, but LA has this to say: "Not a good reef dweller, it will eat many types of sessile invertebrates including corals and anemones."

I do remember from the one I had 20+ years ago that it had a voracious appetite and was susceptible to Ich, as they have very thin mucous coats (like tangs). They also need a very large, tall tank.

^+1 they are also very poor shippers

 

[ca1ore]

Does anyone have experiences with juvenile pinnatus batfish in reef tanks?

Yes, bad ones!