Tell me about foxface

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  1. snooopidydoo

    snooopidydoo Coral Banded Shrimp

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    So somebody is offering to trade some of my coral for a little fox face.
    Are these good fish?
    I have a 55 i'de put it in, with a striped damsel, and a little coral beauty.
    What do you think?
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I think everyone should own one atleast once. Great addition and will help with nuisance algae. Will nip at corals un-intentionally causing problems. These are test bites and if kept well fed will help avoid this(maybe). They get clumsy when they get bigger. Very solitary fish. Has shanks and will sting. They do get big. I will never own one again.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Min. tank size should be 75g or bigger, but if he's real small, I dont see why not. For a yr or two. I had one for 2 yrs and I loved him. They like to hang out with tangs, they are poisoness( I hope you know that ) and I used to hand feed mine. They have big appetites. Heres a video of mine.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV0a1xQ16Dc
     
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  4. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Love mine, as he is a fish for a purpose, keeping the tank clean. Never had a bad experience with one.
     
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  5. bc219

    bc219 Millepora

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    I love mine, he's got quite a personality. I have many types of corals and have never had a problem with him messing with any of them. My only problem with him is he is a food hog and the others have a hard time competing with him at feeding time! I'd have no problem owning one again if something ever happens to him. By the way mine has been EXTREMELY hardy!
     
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  6. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Sweet video luna! Your tank is awesome.
     
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  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Thank you for your kind words. Luna
     
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  8. joesreef

    joesreef Astrea Snail

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    Great fish Mine eats everything Including Nori!
     
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  9. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    Ditto! A pig! and yep, poisonous so be careful. Mine is very friendly to his tank mates.
     
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  10. Swifty1189

    Swifty1189 Bristle Worm

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    Was actually my first fish along with a clown. He does love to eat but he's very shy, unlike the others i see swimming freely around the tank. You get close to him and he hides in his "CAMOUFLAGE" Like luna's video you can see how great of an addition it is with your tank as they are friendly and not aggressive. I think you should get one hah.
     
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