Pairing up Falco Hawkfish

[dvskin]

Hey guys. My Falco Hawkfish finally came into the lfs. He got what was called a pair in, how can you tell if it is truly a pair? I was under the impression that they live in groups, similar to Chloe fish, and were able to change their sex as well. I have done a Google, and didn't find much info on housing more thank one. Does anyone have any info on the subject. I plan on picking 1 if not both tmrw.

 

[dvskin]

I'm just gonna shine some light on this. They live in harems with one male and up to 6 females. The males are the bigger of the 2.

I did end up picking both these fish up, as there is a big size difference. Hoping they play well together. They are the first fish in the tank, and I'm toying with the idea of having a tank dedicated to a harem of them. Maybe one more female.

 

[AquariGod]

Pics ?

 

[dvskin]

The only issue I have ran into is the aggressiveness.. I made the mistake of putting them in first, now they own the tank. They team up n kill any other fish I introduce. So far the list is, a maroon clown, eblii angel, and foxface. Not to mention the countless hermits n snails they have eaten.

 

[dvskin]

 

[Premmas]

Same here, they try to kill almost anything new i put in the tank. My list: flasher wrasse, apogon leptacanthus, 2 yellow striped cardinal and 1 ocellares. Also they eat every shrimp i put in tank.

 

[dvskin]

Very nice looking pair!!

 

[AquariGod]

They're adorable

 

[NanaReefer]

Bummer. Fell in love with this fishes looks. Wanted 1 for my 40B. Guess not

 

[AquariGod]

I'm pretty sure you can add one last

 

[dvskin]

Yes, I have had them in the past. I always made sure I added them last, and they were fine.