Harlequin Tuskfish

[Chaotic Reefer4u]

Re: Harlequin Tuskfish

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6676298#post6676298 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by emperior911
I was just wondering everyones experence with harlequin tusk's. I've had 3 myself... Every tusk seems to end up hiding in the corner or hiding at the top of the tank wedged on a powerhead. I've had one die the other 2 i gave away because i didn't want a fish that wouldn't move. Never had any other problems with any other fish but this one.

they're my favorite fish and i'm considering getting one.

tank size 210, all glass sump 4, 30 gallon refuge, huge euro reef, UV, sieo's etc.

currently i have limited down my tank to:

Purple tang
Naso tang
Queen angel
stars and stripes puffer

p.s. I want experences with HARLEQUIN TUSKS, not people saying i'm overstocked.

i will never purchase this fish again(AUSTRALIAN HARLEQUIN TUSK WRASSE)THIS FISH IS TOO SCARY, PERIOD! i had him in a 240 with a 12 inch queen angel and a 10 inch clown tang, he hid behind the rockwork and never came out again until it came floating up to the water surface dead:mad2: he was a big guy to like 8 inches, oh well live and learn. i paid a pretty penny for him too! never again...

 

[LisaD]

where did you get it? mine was about 4 or 5" when I first got it mailorder, it came from the Marine Center. IME HT's are hardy, durable fish when given good tank conditions. I had mine over 3.5 years until my entire tank was wiped out by amyloodinium. I didn't treat fast enough and lost everything but the zebra moray. the HT was the last fish to die, it had the most resistance.