Moorish idol???

[lunning]

Since I started a tank I have been completely obsessed with one day caring for a moorish idol. I was just curious how many people have attempted to keep one and how hard they are to keep. I am not going to order one and play the chance game, I would just like to know if its a pipe dream or is it possible with the right experience, and what precautions I must take when the time is right?

 

[JohnHenry]

They have a rather terrible survival record, from what I've seen. Someone here as kept one successfully, though, maybe it's Paul B.?

I hope I don't get in trouble for posting an outside link, but this page has some FAQs that will give you an idea of the challenges of keeping them:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/idolfaqs.htm

 

[lunning]

I quess Ill wait it out and maybe(if I'm lucky) someone will find a way to keep a MI in captivity and then I'll be happy. Iam not in this hobby to see how many species I can kill, but to keep the already kept in the best environment possible and enjoy every moment.

 

[lunning]

I guess until then I may have to spend the money and take a trip to go diving and see what I am missing.

 

[Sanfernando]

sounds like a good plan lunning! seeing the different fish in nature brings more pleasure than keeping any fish in captivity.

 

[salttess]

Why dont you get a Heniochus Diphreutes, a bannerfish. They look like them and may satisfy your need. I think they are very pretty. Tina

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=242&N=0

 

[kane4187]

Heres a good link to keeping them. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=607477

 

[Paul B]

Lunning If you want to see them in the sea, Tahiti is the best place. (a little costly though)
Paul