Hawks and Carpets (Anemones)

[fearyaks]

So... has anyone been able to keep carpet anemones with Long Nosed Hawkfishes (or other hawks) for that matter? I'd like to see if I can get a pair but I worry it might not be the best decision based on their habit of perching on random objects in the aquarium. So... bad idea or baddest idea?

Thanks in advance!

 

[ThRoewer]

They should be aware of the danger of carpet anemones as the Caribbean carpet anemone Stichodactyla helianthus is one of the worst fish killers.
I would give it a try, especially if the carpet has a resident clownfish pair that keeps other fish away from their home.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Had a flame hawk with a Haddoni and Magnifica anemones no problem.

 

[fearyaks]

Thanks fellas! CA how are the goodies that you picked up a RAP doing?

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Thanks fellas! CA how are the goodies that you picked up a RAP doing?

Unfortunately I lost the wrasse but everything else is great

 

[asbauto]

I have kept a Longnose hawk with a Haddoni and bubble tips for years with no problems. My clowns host the bubble tips not the carpet and still doesn't get close enough to have an issue. I was worried also because my hawk fish perches inside my big green leather and they look similar, but remember there is always a risk with carpet nems but no issues from my experience with that fish

 

[e048]

My anemone ate my scooter and hawkfish it was a long tentacle not sure on the exact species

 

[ca1ore]

Kept a Haddon's carpet for about a year; mags for over 20. Former ate more fish in that one year than the latter did in the 20. I don't think gigs are as bad, though no direct experience. I'd not keep carpets with fish I would be really bummed to lose.