Squirrel Fish Experiences

[Logzor]

How reef safe are these guys?

I know there are a ton of difference species but will they eat all of my snails and inverts?

 

[Logzor]

The one I picked up is about 3 inches long and has white and red metallic strips with a deep red dorsal fin.

Not sure what species it is.

Will my blood shrimp be safe?

 

[snorvich]

Asking after you buy is not such a good idea. Your shrimp is not likely to be safe.

 

[Logzor]

Agreed. I think impulse buying is fun, though. I do end up learning good lessons!

Anyways, my massive blue and yellow spotted watchman goby protects the shrimp!

Other than that the squirrelfish has not bothered any of the crabs, snails, sea hare, or any of the small serpent stars hiding in the rock!

This noontime will be the first real attempt at feeding him.

Last night I did my regular lights off feeding of my raw cube mix (home-made). I could not tell if he was eating due to him behind behind rockwork.

So far I love how this fish looks in my tank. I am going to try and take a photo to possibly get an ID on what type it is!

 

[Logzor]

He likes the camera!

Can anyone get a positive ID on the fella?

 

[greenmonkey51]

Should be a Striped Squirrelfish.

 

[SDguy]

I'm gonna guess Sargocentron diadema

 

[eskymick]

I had one. Ate my shrimp and killed some snails.