Flame hawkfish compatibility

[1aughing cat]

I have a very healthy, active flame hawkfish in my 29 gallon reef. So far he's left my hermits and snails alone, though he occasionally nips at my firefish. Nothing too serious.

I was hoping to add some variety of goby or blenny to my tank, but I have read that one should use caution putting one of these with a hawkfish. Thoughts?

Also, assuming it would be safe to add a goby/blenny to my tank, any species suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[reef_doug]

I have a sm/med sized flame hawk that's only pesterd some azure damsels. No problems with lawnmower blenny, midas blenny and even a medium sized 2" ORA sharknose goby.

In the past I had problems with a flame hawk and diamond spot goby where the flame hawk was a much more aggressive eater that wouldn't allow the diamond spot any pellets.

I guess in general they are compatable except flame hawks are aggressive eaters.

 

[aquaph8]

The only compatibility issue I ever had with mine was with shrimp.

 

[Bret61081]

I have a pair of flame hawks with shrimp, a bar Goby, Golden Sailfin Blenny and a Midas Blenny with no issues. I think it all depends on the fish though