Giant Hawkfish

[tozzi]

I would treat it like a grouper not a hawkfish, they can take down stuff almost the same size as them. Oh, and they are delicious

funny, I was thinking how it really resembels a grouper. Nice fish!

 

[dzrtrataz]

Can't wait to see him

 

[aldiver311]

I bougth one from a local store in Tampa, I brought him back though, didn't do any research before I bought him. When I found out they grow over 2 feet I chickened out. They are very aggressive eaters. I had him in a 265 for a week and that was enough for me. Very cool looking fish though, good luck with him.

 

[AlexS95]

Did you get him from Creative Aquariums? Because that's where I saw the one I was talking about.

 

[psilentchild]

I used to collect/spear these guys in the idepools in Baja - they are bulletproof (not spearproof!) and do great in captivity, but I would treat it like a grouper not a hawkfish, they can take down stuff almost the same size as them. Oh, and they are delicious

Why are they so rare? Did you eat them all ? Lol

 

[Stumped]

Okay who bought the one today?

 

[karaim]

Pictures below.

 

[karaim]

He's been in for about 3 days now. Has not eaten anything yet. He does chase damsels occasionally, but will not take frozen food.

Any thoughts?

 

[jarrod13]

What's their natural diet? Maybe try some live crabs or shrimp?

 

[jarrod13]

he looks awesome btw!!!!

 

[Irenicus]

Give him some time, some fish won't eat for awhile due to stress. Maybe add some garlic to entice appetite?

 

[Recty]

Email customer service at Live Aquaria, they can tell you exactly what that fish was eating in their care.

 

[psilentchild]

Update please

 

[karaim]

Giant hawkfish is eating EVERYTHING except pellets. It is one of the most aggressive fish in the tank (a tank with triggers, angels, tangs, a wrasse and a grouper) and is beyond aggressive at feeding time. It bullies my lunare wrasse and doesn't take crap from anybody. It can also eat more than any other fish in the tank (and its twice smaller).

I am very happy with it. Something different from all the FOWLR fish I've kept.

 

[jarrod13]

That's awesome, glad he's doing well for you. If I ever have a large fowlr again I'd definitely get one.

I'd love to see a video of him eating!!!!

 

[jwm2k3]

Awesome.

 

[Ryan]

The Divers Dens is so bizarre! $5000 australian perch???

My jaw dropped. I thought snowflake clowns were pricey.