Tobacco Basslet Agression Question?

[Pigpen17]

So I have been looking at the Tobacco Basslet as an addition to my tank. I really like the look of them, but I am concerned about their behavior. Anyone have one or more of these in their tank or have had one? I have no fish in the tank right now, as my Midas Blenny just jumped ship the other day, so there would be no compatability issues out of the gate.

So, how are they are far as territoriality? Did they attack shrimp and crabs? Corals? Any input would be appreciated.

 

[snorvich]

From Live Aquaria:

This basslet is a very hardy aquarium species and does best in the fish only aquarium or reef aquarium with caution. Larger Tobacco Basslets can can pose a threat to small crustaceans and smaller fishes, especially tiny damselfish, small gobies, and blennies. A single individual should be maintained in a minimum of a 70 gallon tank, while more than one requires at least 125 gallons. Even so, the Tobacco Fish may try to dominate smaller members of the same species, so it is best to introduce several Tobacco Basslet into the aquarium at the same time if the plans are to maintain a small group.

 

[Pigpen17]

Thanks. Any personal experience?

 

[snorvich]

Thanks. Any personal experience?

The fish is too predatory for me since I prefer small interesting fish and have various shrimp.

 

[Pigpen17]

Yeah, that's the concern. I have some small crabs and shrimps that I do love. Even if I get a very content one it would always be a risk that I would wake up to some missing tank mates. I guess I was figuring that the risk would be higher as the fish grew larger, and a small one would not be a problem for sometime, but it would just be a time bomb.

Thanks for the input.

Still, if someone has one with crabs and shrimp I would appreciate hearing about it. It's not a perfect fit for my tank, but I just love the look and attitude of this fish.

 

[Pigpen17]

Bumping.

I will let this drop off soon, but I think that this is a fish very few on here have had, so it might take a second for someone who has had one to reply.