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Riermann · #1 (**permalink**) 03-21-2007, 08:13 PM

Hey, I have one of these and he has been doing well, but i've heard so many "bad" things about them, does anyone have any advise on keeping them healthy??

Taras1 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-2007, 04:06 PM

How long have you had him?

Riermann · #3 (**permalink**) 03-23-2007, 09:57 PM

Well i have had him for about 6 months, hes eating and doing fine, but anywhere on the internet says stay away and all that stuff, and I really like him,(Hes my fav. fish) just wondering to keep him extra heathy.

Taras1 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-24-2007, 11:32 AM

Great! I've been doing marine for about 2 1/2 years. I've never tried a Moorish Idol, because I've heard they're diffiult to feed. I have no clue about their care, other than what I've read about them being very difficult to feed, since their obligate feeders. I'd be intereste in you keeping me posted on how he's doing.

I'm on my second tank (the first one I had to leave behind when I moved). 90 Gal w/Falco's Hawkfish, 3 juv Maroon Clowns & Bubbletip Anemone, Scott's Fairy Wrasse, Bicolor Blenny, Lawnmower Blenny, Powder Brown Tang plus inverts.

Like you I have a menagerie - 11 Dachshunds, 1 African Grey Parrot and a freshwater community tank.

Riermann · #5 (**permalink**) 03-24-2007, 08:41 PM

if you go to live aquaria moorish idols are only like $30...cheap compared to stores.... But i give it entice or somethign it sweetens the food and he loves it... I have a doberman, Toy Australlian sheperd, 2 corgis, a african grey, and blue and gold macaw! ( I suck at spelling) sorry.

blind1993 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-28-2007, 03:56 PM

can we see some pics.