Longnose hawkfish with firefish?

[MellowReefer]

Does anyone have a full grown longnose hawkfish with firefish or dartfish? I am thinking about adding one to my 125 gallon that currently has a firefish and dartfish. My firefish is one of my favorites and I don't want to risk it if it could be a problem. Thanks.

 

[ThRoewer]

A small to medium Longnose may work but I would be very hesitant with fully grown.
I had a hawkfish once (it likely was a Cirrhitops fasciatus) and he liked to eat my cleaner shrimp and firefish.

 

[snorvich]

Does anyone have a full grown longnose hawkfish with firefish or dartfish? I am thinking about adding one to my 125 gallon that currently has a firefish and dartfish. My firefish is one of my favorites and I don't want to risk it if it could be a problem. Thanks.

It is definitely a risk to shrimp or small fish.

 

[eatbreakfast]

As long as the firefish is not too small or the hawkfish too large you should be fine.

I have frequently kept longnose hawkfish with firefish, but have never added a firefish to a tank with a full grown longnose.

 

[snorvich]

As long as the firefish is not too small or the hawkfish too large you should be fine.

I have frequently kept longnose hawkfish with firefish, but have never added a firefish to a tank with a full grown longnose.

As I said, it is a risk. Your choice.

 

[MellowReefer]

Thanks. I'm not going to risk it.

 

[3dees]

I have a flame hawk with three darts and no problems.