Moorish idols in reef tank

Niko11 · Oct 13, 2021

I currently have a moorish idol in my tank and is eating like a pig also very lucky for it not to pick on any of my corals. Again very "LUCKY" I don't really believe anyone when they say you can't keep a moorish idol or a regal or an emporor angel fish for example in a reef tank. It all comes down to luck they may they may not. Every fish has its own personality. I currently also have a emporor angel and he is eating well and not touching corals. The only thing I can say is that you feed them alot! I feed my tank 4 times a day so they stay nice and fat and full. With moorish idols I also think the Australian caught one's are easier to keep. I have had 2x moorish idols previously and they were attacking my corals my clam they were monsters lol. It's all pot luck guys!

Fred2482 · Oct 13, 2021

Welcome! That's great.

69reefman · Oct 13, 2021

Hello and Welcome

lefkonj · Oct 13, 2021

That is great. I had a regal angel for years and overall it was great, never touched anything except zoas but out of nowhere started to eat Acans and then picking on everything. Had to go and it is in a great home that is FOWLR.

Zach B · Oct 13, 2021

Welcome :)

thatone08 · Oct 13, 2021

Welcome!

Waters · Oct 13, 2021

Welcome :) :) !!

ying yang · Oct 13, 2021

Welcome and hello,hope all is well and great news you getting moorish idol to eat and not touch your corals,hope it lasts for length of fishes life

RC51 · Oct 13, 2021

Niko11 said:
I currently have a moorish idol in my tank and is eating like a pig also very lucky for it not to pick on any of my corals. Again very "LUCKY" I don't really believe anyone when they say you can't keep a moorish idol or a regal or an emporor angel fish for example in a reef tank. It all comes down to luck they may they may not. Every fish has its own personality. I currently also have a emporor angel and he is eating well and not touching corals. The only thing I can say is that you feed them alot! I feed my tank 4 times a day so they stay nice and fat and full. With moorish idols I also think the Australian caught one's are easier to keep. I have had 2x moorish idols previously and they were attacking my corals my clam they were monsters lol. It's all pot luck guys!

Welcome!!!

Goaway · Oct 13, 2021

Welcome to R2R. I hope the great fortune continues. I love emperor angels. It isn't so much about keeping them fed, but keeping them healthy. These fish have a difficult diet. Yellow belly regal angelfish seem to be easier to keep than the grey belly. Theory is, the grey belly needs a lot of sponge in the diet. This also applies to the morish idol.

Best of fortunes!

PeterC99 · Oct 13, 2021

Welcome to R2R!

KJ · Oct 13, 2021

Welcome to R2R!!!

G Santana · Oct 13, 2021

Welcome to R2R
You can keep any fish until you can't. That's true of any fish.

Fish Think Pink · Oct 13, 2021

Niko11 said:
I currently have a moorish idol in my tank and is eating like a pig also very lucky for it not to pick on any of my corals. Again very "LUCKY" I don't really believe anyone when they say you can't keep a moorish idol or a regal or an emporor angel fish for example in a reef tank. It all comes down to luck they may they may not. Every fish has its own personality. I currently also have a emporor angel and he is eating well and not touching corals. The only thing I can say is that you feed them alot! I feed my tank 4 times a day so they stay nice and fat and full. With moorish idols I also think the Australian caught one's are easier to keep. I have had 2x moorish idols previously and they were attacking my corals my clam they were monsters lol. It's all pot luck guys!

Welcome! Glad you joined. Looking forward to seeing photos!!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. Like you, I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)