Falco Hawkfish

Something Fishy · 01-31-2004, 09:58 PM

Anyone have one? How does it get along with other fish?
I was reading in one of my books that it may eat shrimp or crabs.

Right now we have 2 false clowns (small), 2 yellow headed clown gobies (small), 2 peppermint shrimp ( to try and get rid of aipistia) I really need to learn how to spell that.

B-Day is coming up in 2 weeks, so it will be then that more fish would be added.

cheeks69 · 01-31-2004, 10:40 PM

It's a nice fish and I wanted to get one but if you like your shrimp I would'nt recommend it

Here's alink with some info:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/hcs3/

sorcerer · 01-31-2004, 10:43 PM

I had one in my small tank at the office, here is a link to the photo
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo...t=500&pa ge=2

They are generally less aggressive than the other hawks and usually don't get as large as the others. He never showed any interest in crabs, but I didn't have any shrimp in the tank. He got along great with a clown and a watchman goby that were in the tank.

All of the hawks will feed on crustaceans, it is as with others, the tendencies to do so vary with each individual fish. HTH

cheeks69 · 01-31-2004, 11:00 PM

"Not all Hawkfish make good aquarium inhabitants. I’ll concentrate primarily on those that are good candidates for the home aquarium.

The first up is Cirrhitichthys falco, or the Falco Hawkfish. It originates from the West Pacific and is usually found around 30 feet to 60 feet deep. Reaching only three inches in length, it is a safer choice for community aquariums than most other Hawkfish. It has a small mouth and larger prey cannot be consumed. Don’t be misled, however, as they have been known to attack and kill smaller fish, shrimp, and newcomers. "

wooddood · 02-01-2004, 07:40 AM

thanks cheeks great info,good to know.

vfazzone · 06-30-2008, 11:09 PM

I have a Falco Hawkfish in my 95 gallon reef tank. When I put him in the tank I also had several crabs and snails. Slowly but surely, they all disappeared. I thought that the Wrasse that was responsible for the crabs deaths so I had him removed. I then purchased a bunch of crabs and snails. I put them in the tank and immediately the Hawkfish went crazy and started to attack the crabs. So far he has killed about 3 of them within the past 24 hours. I am going to buy him some live bait to feed on. I am hoping maybe that will stop him from attacking the snails and crabs. The cool thing about this fish is that he is interesting to watch. He does a lot of really cool things in the tank. I have heard that not all the Hawkfish are the same so you are taking a chance. Good luck.

01-31-2004, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Something Fishy Limpet Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 125 View Gallery Karma Komment	Falco Hawkfish Anyone have one? How does it get along with other fish? I was reading in one of my books that it may eat shrimp or crabs. Right now we have 2 false clowns (small), 2 yellow headed clown gobies (small), 2 peppermint shrimp ( to try and get rid of aipistia) I really need to learn how to spell that. B-Day is coming up in 2 weeks, so it will be then that more fish would be added.

01-31-2004, 10:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,663 View Gallery Karma Komment	It's a nice fish and I wanted to get one but if you like your shrimp I would'nt recommend it Here's alink with some info: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/hcs3/ __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein Last edited by cheeks69 : 01-31-2004 at 10:49 PM.

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sorcerer Court Computer Wiz Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 252 View Gallery Karma Komment	I had one in my small tank at the office, here is a link to the photo http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo...t=500&pa ge=2 They are generally less aggressive than the other hawks and usually don't get as large as the others. He never showed any interest in crabs, but I didn't have any shrimp in the tank. He got along great with a clown and a watchman goby that were in the tank. All of the hawks will feed on crustaceans, it is as with others, the tendencies to do so vary with each individual fish. HTH __________________ ------------ walt --------------------- ...and I thought woodworking was an expensive hobby..... 75G Oceanic Reef Tank, 30G Acrylic sump, 12G fuge, AquaC EV-120 skimmer, AquaMedic Kalkwasser Reactor, Mag 12 return pump, FlexiFlow dosing pump. 2-250W AB 10,000K MH, 2 95W Actinic VHO Sorcerer's Home Office Reef - 12G JBJ Nanocube, Minijet 606 pump, 50W heater, 12lbs LR ----------- http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner4.gif

01-31-2004, 11:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,663 View Gallery Karma Komment	"Not all Hawkfish make good aquarium inhabitants. I’ll concentrate primarily on those that are good candidates for the home aquarium. The first up is Cirrhitichthys falco, or the Falco Hawkfish. It originates from the West Pacific and is usually found around 30 feet to 60 feet deep. Reaching only three inches in length, it is a safer choice for community aquariums than most other Hawkfish. It has a small mouth and larger prey cannot be consumed. Don’t be misled, however, as they have been known to attack and kill smaller fish, shrimp, and newcomers. " __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

02-01-2004, 07:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks cheeks great info,good to know. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

06-30-2008, 11:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
vfazzone Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Falco Hawkfish I have a Falco Hawkfish in my 95 gallon reef tank. When I put him in the tank I also had several crabs and snails. Slowly but surely, they all disappeared. I thought that the Wrasse that was responsible for the crabs deaths so I had him removed. I then purchased a bunch of crabs and snails. I put them in the tank and immediately the Hawkfish went crazy and started to attack the crabs. So far he has killed about 3 of them within the past 24 hours. I am going to buy him some live bait to feed on. I am hoping maybe that will stop him from attacking the snails and crabs. The cool thing about this fish is that he is interesting to watch. He does a lot of really cool things in the tank. I have heard that not all the Hawkfish are the same so you are taking a chance. Good luck.

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