Irresonsible purchase helpp?

[Themilkman248]

ok so I bought a pinnatus batfish as my lfs talked me into it and said it should be fine with my corals in my reef tank, after researching it after purchasing I am only now to find out there not consider reef safe and will eat anemones and other corals, my question is how likely Is this? what can I do about it to try prevent him? and if need be could I set up a tall empty tank roughly 200 litres for the mean time if need be for him to live in he is eating, and out of my hand at that any suggestions or previous experiences would be appreciated thanks.

 

[Breadman03]

This forum is for feedback and questions about the forum/site. You should put this question in the Reef Fishes Forum for better exposure.

I wish I had the experience to offer an answer to your question.

 

[Themilkman248]

ok thanks heaps will post it there sorry am new to this site,

 

[DopeCantWin]

I'd suggest returning him, he needs 300 gallons. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+22+3044&pcatid=3044

 

[CedzAquAddictio]

Yeah, Man. Take him back. Shame on the LFS for misguiding you like that. No offense, but shame on you too for pruchasing that fish without researching first (slap yourself on the hand. LOL). I can say this because, it's how I started too. Almost identical experience, but my purchase was Koran Angel from my LFS that only wanted to make a sale. I felt ashamed because I knew better. I'm sure we all have slipped up in some way or another. LOL...

Honestly, the LFS is probably waiting for you to return the fish in the first place because they either mis-informed you, or were not experienced themselves. As mentioned above, not only is the fish not reef safe, but it gets VERY large. Where are you located? Shop around until you find an honest and knowledgeable LFS. If you can't find one, live aquaria is great. Also search this forum as there are very knowledgeable people here.

Last, but not least: Is this fish in a QT? If so, he'll be easy to remove. If not, have fun getting him out of your reef. LOL.
Seriously, though: Set up a QT to protect yourself and your livestock. Aside from not being reef safe, how do you know this new fish doesn't have disease or parasites?

Best of luck, and keep us posted!!!

 

[Themilkman248]

I caught him and returned him to the lfs, he was actually quite easy haha I got a green gonioporia with yellow tunicates and a coral banded shrimp but he lost his big claws?