Two Spot Hogfish eat Shrimp?

[falconut]

I am referring to the Yellow Candy Hog, Two Spot Hog (Bodianus bimaculatus). See picture below.

I had one years ago that died during a power failure. It was about 2" and didn't bother anything. It was in with a CBS, Skunk Cleaners, BL Hermits and Misc. Snails. I picked up a small one (less than 1") at my LFS and it's in QT now.

Now, I read that they may eat small ornimental shrimp. Has anybody actually ever had one eat a shrimp? Please let me know if you've had any problems with them and what size tank they were in.

Thanks,
Craig

 

[Msoar16]

Well I just took mine out of my tank because developed a taste for my emerald crabs and was constantly going after my snails and hermits. I also found my shrimp dead one morning, but I was moving some rock around so maybe he just got smashed. They are beautiful fish, but I did not have very good luck with him and my inverts.

 

[Blazer88]

I had one for a few years and he never touched any shrimp or inverts. He was a cool fish though he became slightly aggressive towards my Yasha goby once the Hogfish got older, though I think it was more curiosity than anything.

 

[ssavader]

I have never seen mine go after inverts, he leaves that for the larger Melanurus wrasse.

 

[Mr.A]

i have not seen mine show any interest in my inverts. I would definitely recommend him