Gumdrop coral croucher questions/help

[Michael43]

I'd love to get a pair of these. Theres a pair on DD right now. Says venomous. Do you have to worry about these guys hurting and stinging other fish? Possibly dying and releasing toxins into the tank? I want them bad, says reef safe but can't afford a loss of a fish if it decided to butt heads with one and get stung or something. Sorry for the noob questions. Any info is appreciated

 

[seaplane]

http://aquariumadventures.blogspot.com/2009/02/caring-for-caracanthus.html

 

[Michael43]

So it seems like they will be ok?

 

[Michael43]

bought them. Hopefully it was a good idea. I don't think they will be harassed. Im just afraid if worst case they get stressed or sick they will release toxins in the tank

 

[Tahoe61]

http://aquariumadventures.blogspot.com/2009/02/caring-for-caracanthus.html

^ Very cool, I would be tempted.

 

[tj w]

A friend of mine has had a pair in his 120 for 18 months and he only sees them maybe once or twice a week when they come out to feed. Very reclusive little guys. He hasn't had any issues with them being harassed by any fish either

 

[eatbreakfast]

^Reclusive for sure. I've seen them kept in tanks without issues. Never seen them release toxins in the tank. Their toxin is a deterrent to harassment and predation, not a 'nuclear' option.