Any Batfish Owners?

So I've been looking at batfish and I even saw one at my LFS and to me they are very unusual yet attractive at the same time. Are there any special requirements for them besides a large tank?

 

Well, it has to be a deep tank, too, they can get 18" to 24" tall! I love these fish, but I don't think I'll ever buy one as they're rated difficult and they're known to eat corals. Been lusting after them for years, though!

Here's a link with some info on my favorite one (they all pretty much say the same, except the biggest one is the easiest one LOL): Pinnatus Batfish

 

Oh yeah the pinnatus batfish is the one I saw; very beautiful specimen indeed. I wasn't aware of depth being a big factor, so thanks for that. I most likely wouldn't keep one in a reef tank; I did know they nipped at some kinds of corals. I'd probably just make it a species tank and keep 1 with like very little LR, or so I've read that it's recommended not to put too much.

 

Yeah, I saw that too on the live rock. The Pinnatus is just awesome looking, isn't it? If you ever get one, take LOTS of pics!

 

no problem lol. How many gallons would this fish need? I'm pretty sure that height and length would need to be really important.

 

I think it said 180. It'd definitely have to be a really tall tank.

 

following along for this

 

they dont do well in a tank with current. they need calm waters or they will blow all over the place with those massive fins.

 

So I'd need to use HOB's only???

 

for a pinataus to be truely happy they need to be in like 300+ with 3. we studied them at my aquarium, they have a (fish only) 200,000 gallon tunnel aquarium. and becareful adding certain fish, they may nip at the fins