From what I know of Flame Hawks, they are the opposite of sequential hermaphroditism that clownfish exhibit. A large flame Hawk will always be a male so if yours is large, I’d be pretty confident that a small one would be female. But, as I said above I’m not too sure of the behaviours between a prospective pair.
That sounds awesome. When they do hang out together; other than chasing what other behaviours have you observed?
I envy Liveaquaria. I live in Australia and where I live, I can’t buy off of any online sites due to shipping concerns so I’m confined to taking the chance of buying a single Hawk for my established Hawk. Would you say their behaviour changes once a pair is established? Also, my upcoming tank I plan on having a Moorish Idol, a Longnose Butterfly, 2 clowns and a Blue Tang. He’s already in the tank with 2 clowns and the tang and they get on well. I’d hate for that to change in the future.
Nothing really out of the ordinary. I wish I could see breeding behavior but I don't know if they've ever bred in captivity before. They just look at me and swim near me expecting food.
That sounds like a Finding Nemo themed tank lol
I think you’re right with breeding. If people could breed Flame Hawks, you’d be rich. Maybe one day lol. I think I’ll try it soon. From what you’ve told me they sound somewhat similar to clown pairs but obviously not as clingy.
Don’t be too sad, everything online is extremely overpriced.
I’ve definitely seen some ads from the US and I think to myself, wow that’s pretty high. I think as well a benefit from buying in store is you get to see the specimen before you buy.
what size is your tank, they are territorial.
Right now a 100, but when I get those additional fish including the flame Hawk I’m honestly thinking 4-500. My tang loves him and hangs out with him all the time.
I had a flame hawk pair before an MP40 killed the female. They are one of my favorite gish lots of personality, just beware that if you have any kind of shrimp or crab they will slowly start eating them. When i added the pair the two cleaner shrimp i had didnt last a day.
Oh I’m very sorry you lost your female. Always hard losing a fish, especially when it’s so quirky and full of personality. It’s funny you say that because I know a few people have said they won’t touch their shrimp. Nonetheless I don’t think I’ll take the risk of introducing any kind of shrimp or crab in case it does become lunch because I also know some Flame Hawks can be rather moody with certain fish/inverts as well.
I’ve never once owned a crab but have always been pretty interested. If I put an emerald crab in my tank, what would the chances be of my Flamr Hawk eating it?
Lol I don’t know whether that would be funny or stressful to watch. Some of my fish have no concept of personal space so I might be worried.
