Foxface compatibility?
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terraincognita
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HArdy as in not easy to die from stress and unstable water params
Butterfly fish for example are some of the least hardy fish in the hobby. Angels and Dwarfs used to have a similar rep, but I'd say they're "moderate" now.
Clown fish are regarded as the most or in the top 5 most hardy saltwater fish in the hobby, meaning they can survive all kinds of living conditions
. (Not that you should put them through them, but we all know that when you first start out, you inevitably do)Rabbit fish are about as hardy as tangs. They are temperamental, meaning I don't think they necessarily will drop like flies with slightly less than ideal water fluctuation, but they'll get stressed and stop eating, and then die from not eating.
As long as they aren't being bullied in the tank, and you acclimate them properly I'm sure you'll do just fine.
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I’m only going off my experience keeping them. My tank is 4 foot wide and he’s a big guy. Sometimes he takes off and has to come to a fast halt at the glass. I’m sure vendors give you the minimum size to keep them alive. A small fish can live for some time in a certain size only to outgrow it later.
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ahh okay, well I dont believe. But I have not pushed his limits with stress. My foxface ends up changing colors when he gets very stressed (Just like when he goes to sleep at night and changes his colors to blend with the rocks a little) But once I notice he changes colors while I am cleaning the tank or moving rocks or even putting in new corals, I take a brake to let him cool down. But I do not believe he is easy to die due to stress.HArdy as in not easy to die from stress and unstable water params
Butterfly fish for example are some of the least hardy fish in the hobby. Angels and Dwarfs used to have a similar rep, but I'd say they're "moderate" now.
Clown fish are regarded as the most or in the top 5 most hardy saltwater fish in the hobby, meaning they can survive all kinds of living conditions
Rabbit fish are about as hardy as tangs. They are temperamental, meaning I don't think they necessarily will drop like flies with slightly less than ideal water fluctuation, but they'll get stressed and stop eating, and then die from not eating.
As long as they aren't being bullied in the tank, and you acclimate them properly I'm sure you'll do just fine.
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Yeah I wouldn't be too worried about that. I'm beside my tank ALL day so I watch it closely for bad behavior and deal with such accordinglyHArdy as in not easy to die from stress and unstable water params
Butterfly fish for example are some of the least hardy fish in the hobby. Angels and Dwarfs used to have a similar rep, but I'd say they're "moderate" now.
Clown fish are regarded as the most or in the top 5 most hardy saltwater fish in the hobby, meaning they can survive all kinds of living conditions
Rabbit fish are about as hardy as tangs. They are temperamental, meaning I don't think they necessarily will drop like flies with slightly less than ideal water fluctuation, but they'll get stressed and stop eating, and then die from not eating.
As long as they aren't being bullied in the tank, and you acclimate them properly I'm sure you'll do just fine.
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Yeah that is true. I wouldn't want to house him uncomfortably. What do you think? Should I err on the side of caution and not get one? Or get one and see how it does and if it's not going well rehome him? But I hate the idea of doing that. I'd rather upgrade but I don't think my girlfriend would let me
Live Aquaria has always recommended 70 gallons for a 1 spot and 125 for Lo.
People on reef2reef and other boards commonly say, "get a 1 spot. They're the smallest foxface." N
I'm not sure where the original opinion came from.
People on reef2reef and other boards commonly say, "get a 1 spot. They're the smallest foxface." N
I'm not sure where the original opinion came from.
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It’s your choice really. I’m not saying it won’t work out. Just letting you know the worst case scenario. These fish actually do get pretty big. Mine is really chill and doesn’t bother anyone and no one messes with him.
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Mist foxface can achieve 5” size and one spot a tad smaller. They are good algae eaters and IMO good citizens in the tank.
Orange spotted and scribbled are smaller but due annoy or eat coral
Orange spotted and scribbled are smaller but due annoy or eat coral
ScottR
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I never understand where these numbers come from either. Everyone tends to run with what they read. I can only say 130g is pushing it. My one spot seems comfortable but I do still feel bad as it seems to want a bigger area to swim.
Oh no! Don't tell me there is a fox face police in the making, I love my foxface and have a 75.. I vote get it, you won't regret it.
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Totally agree my friend.1. It's your tank, so don't take the opinions unless you want them. Just facts.
2. They can live in 70's based on reef keeping history/testing.
3. Just think though that's the MINIMUM tank size. the minimum for clowns is a 20G I think, idk if you've ever seen a FULLY grown clown but they're pretty big 4 inches about. I've seen some 4 1/2, so would a pair of 4 1/2 inch clowns be completely satisfied in a 20G? Who knows, we can't read fish minds, do they seem to be okay and not too aggressive. yeah.
Same with One Spots, at 70G They seems to not get aggressive.
When a fish has definitely not enough space they start attacking other tank mates.
So just realize by keeping them in the minimum size tank, you eventually could possibly have a problem on your hands.
Will you? We don't know.
chances? probably 20%?
Less with a bigger tank, of course. more with a smaller yes
If you like it, and you have a 70G I'd say do it. But be ready to care for your fish all the way through. I and many others have kept juvi fish as well in smaller tanks until they grow.
You can always put a fish trap in, capture him, and bring him to your LFS as a donation, in order to save lives, and make happy fish.
If you enjoy him for 6 months to 2 years in the meantime, worth $80 to me. But then again, you have to give up your pet, or then upgrade. so not necessarily just about the money. Also about the heart.
It's just a big risk man. So up to you.
I thank you for your advice. Yeah I'm just trying to be a good fish keeper. It might not be the best move and hard to say.
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LMAOOOOOO that made me laugh hahahhaOh no! Don't tell me there is a fox face police in the making, I love my foxface and have a 75.
I'm glad you're having success my friend. How big is he so far? Do you have a tang in the tank as well?
I do. The foxface is big. Biggest fish in the tank by far. But he displays no aggression whatsoever. I also had a yellow tang. Pretty small. They fought the first couple of days and then became best buds. Only idiots will try to bully a foxface once he shows his spines! Haha. His personality is amazing, love my foxface.
