Redspotted Hawkfish

cobray · 06-29-2006, 10:32 PM

I love these guys and my LFS has a couple. They tell me that they will eat inverts though. Snails, hermits, and especially shrimp. Do you guys agree??

Petunia · 06-29-2006, 10:37 PM

Liveaquaria says to feed them live feeder shrimp.
The Marine Center says: Carnivorous, feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and zooplankton. Provide a varied diet that includes preparations for carnivors.

smeese · 06-29-2006, 10:46 PM

Hit or miss but more than likely gonna eat them.

leveldrummer · 06-29-2006, 11:52 PM

they are called hawkfish for a reason, they are predators like hawks. might not happen if you keep them happy enough though. but its your choice if you wanna take the risk.

cobray · 06-30-2006, 07:28 AM

Sigh....Maybe in another tank....

Hardhead Cat · 06-30-2006, 09:02 AM

I guarnatee you they will eat any types of shrimp and also small crabs if they get hungry enough - - I love the fish though, they are cool and have great personalities!

HHC

DaviesPats · 06-30-2006, 11:44 AM

i have myself a hawkfish...i feed him a little mysis everyday and he hasnt gone after any inverts yet...its been about 2-3 weeks since ive had him so i think he is invert safe