are hippo tangs coral/clam nippers?

[zombiereef]

anybody have any issues with hippo tangs chewing on things that they shouldnt? everything i read says they are herbivores, but i swear that i read something years ago that said they can munch on corals and/or clams. thanks. i guess i am asking if they are typically considered reef safe?

 

[Dreamer6381]

Howdy my friend. While any fish can get a bug up their *** Hippo's are reefsafe. It will do a awesomne job if you have algae. If you don't make sure to feed it Nori. I just buy it at the kings sooper same stuff they use to make sushi with.

Be Safe
Mark

 

[The Grim Reefer]

Never had issues with one I had in Montana. I was given one here because it was nipping clams in his owner's tank. In my tank he was a good citizen but I didn't have any clams.

 

[jonthefb]

Keith, over the course of years of being in this hobby, I have seen hippos nip at all sorts of corals, as well as clams. This goes for just about every tang species at some point in time. I guess its just the fish's preference. you really wont know until you try it or purchase from an LFS that will disclose any odd behavior to you!
Cheers~!
Jon

 

[evergreenreeftank]

I have had no problems with my Hippo, and have had him a long time. Just be ready for him to grow!

 

[smokey377]

My hippo started nipping corals are a hole in my clam and ate half of a large open brain before I removed him

 

[smokey377]

He was a model citizen for over a year and just started to nip over night.

 

[digitalman0111]

I have 2 hippo tangs 4" and 6" very good citizen, but sometime they swim fast broke my monti.