Longnose Hawkfish Question

[jramy123]

Just curious. Been reading that other hawkfish are not great with snail CUC and I only have snails. I was think a longnose looked cool and had one way back in my 60g. Will they be just as much a snail chaser as other species of hawks?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Many snails and for sure shrimp are Not safe with them

 

[Terry Le]

Just curious. Been reading that other hawkfish are not great with snail CUC and I only have snails. I was think a longnose looked cool and had one way back in my 60g. Will they be just as much a snail chaser as other species of hawks?

I have my for 4 plus years and I have not seen it going after any of the CUC. Most of the time just perching on coral branches

 

[jramy123]

Many snails and for sure shrimp are Not safe with them

so my skunk cleaner could be in danger as well then?

 

[Bradley2448]

Had my long nose take on any shrimp he thought he could fit, he wouldn’t bother with snails but I’m sure it’s a case by case basis and I fed very often

 

[JumboShrimp]

I agree. Shrimp— too tempting. Snails, probably not a first choice if the Longnose Hawk is kept well fed.

 

[vetteguy53081]

so my skunk cleaner could be in danger as well then?

Yes. That was the first one mine ate followed by 2 coral banded

 

[najer]

My ln was well fed and now it lives in my sump, took shrimps out and killed a couple of small fish, was fine for about 3 years.

 

[JumboShrimp]

You say “Shrimp.” Mr. Longnose says “Snack.” :)

 

[Crabby48]

Tiny shrimp I believe mine killed. Biggest problem are adding small fish. Lucky for me they are wrasse and lnh is slower