jden092901
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Im going to be upgrading...I got a 120 and thought it would be fun to have 2 moorish idols. Are they reef safe? What do you think about them?
Josh
Josh
Moorish Idol...what do you think
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myerst2
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Sorry to be a bit nasty, but if you did any research you know they have one of the poorest survival rates of any fish commonly collected. Try a trio of hardy Heniocus. They look just like idols, but are cheaper, very hardy, far more disease resistant, and will eat anything. Tim
jden092901
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No worries, thats why im here, asking questions. Thank you for your help.
Josh
Josh
brandon7491
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if it is a standard 120 then no, due to the tank being too small. 2nd as myerst2 stated they are one of the hardest fish to keep long term due to poor colection methods and them not being able to easily convert to prepared foods. Now there are some people who have had success with this astounding and georgous fish. So if you look in the archives there should be a thread called "The Morish Idol Thread" and that provieds a ton of facts, and personal experience on how to care for this beautiful fish.
Spooky208
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On a more positive note here is the moorish idol thread that I have followed. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=993712
It started 2 years ago and you'll see it is still going as of last week. Lets say your in the hobby long term and it is a fish of your desire you might as well start researching and learning what you need for a higher survival rate. Pay attention to the parts where they talk about sponge feeding. Oh and down here our stores get quiet e few in that eat everything you stick in the tank.
It started 2 years ago and you'll see it is still going as of last week. Lets say your in the hobby long term and it is a fish of your desire you might as well start researching and learning what you need for a higher survival rate. Pay attention to the parts where they talk about sponge feeding. Oh and down here our stores get quiet e few in that eat everything you stick in the tank.
Eklikewhoa
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+1 on NLS....
Paul B
Premium Member
I would not put two moorish Idols in a 120 unless you were sure they are a mated pair which you would not be able to tell in a store. They live as mated pairs and and are long distance swimmers around a reef looking for food which is usually sponge.
(I spent a lot of time diving with them)
I think it would be a mistake.
Paul
(I spent a lot of time diving with them)
I think it would be a mistake.
Paul
