Scribbled rabbitfish. Reef or not reef safe?

[ice fish]

Been getting a lot of mixed reviews from research from people saying they either kill there zoas/LPS corals or are model citizens. I have one in QT right now hoping he might go after some bubble algae i have. Anyone have some experience with them?

 

[domination2580]

I've been trying to get one for the past six months....

 

[ice fish]

Get a scribbled or a answer to my question?

 

[eatbreakfast]

They are mostly reef safe. If they are hungry they will eat corals for the zooxanthellae.

 

[ice fish]

So just keep the big hauses fed and it should be ok like most fish?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Yep, that's the plan.

 

[ice fish]

Alright. Thanks

 

[luke33]

I kept one for 3yrs before shutting down the system and selling it. It never touched any sps, zoa's or lps I had. I have had one in the new setup for 8mths now with the same results. They will grow fast and are absolute hogs. He also lives with a foxface just fine.

 

[ice fish]

I kept one for 3yrs before shutting down the system and selling it. It never touched any sps, zoa's or lps I had. I have had one in the new setup for 8mths now with the same results. They will grow fast and are absolute hogs. He also lives with a foxface just fine.

Thanks. How often did you feed yours? Did you just leave nor I sheets in for it to munch on everyday?

 

[luke33]

I feed every day, and sometimes twice a day. LRS, Rods and from time to time I offer up nori sheets.

 

[ice fish]

Sounds like normal feeding for me. Thank you

 

[jlanger]

My experience is similar to Luke33's; model citizen , compatible with my foxface and eats a lot.
I feed a generous amount of LRS Frenzy foods daily and add a small square of nori algae about once a week or so.
The rabbitfish has never picked at any zoanthids or LPS corals.

A great reef fish with incredible colors!

 

[ice fish]

Yeah i already love mine and he is mr. personable already. Cant wait to have him in the tank. Fingers crossed i have good luck like you guys!