Flame Hawk

[broomer5]

Who has a Flame Hawk and what can you tell me about them.
I was watching one at a lfs here the other day, and liked it.
I loved the color, and it seemed very active.
I've not researched these fish yet - and thought I would start here with you guys.
Anything you hawk fish owners could share with me would be appreciated.
Feeding ?
Keeping more than one in same tank ?
Resistance to disease ?

 

[koiman6]

Well i have a spotted hawk and they are very similar. Hawks will eat shrimp and crabs. They eat pretty much any food. They are extremely hardy. Even though they grow to a fair size they do not require much swimming room because they spend most of their time perching. Mine has never had any kind of disease.

 

[tiffbritty]

broomer5 don't know about that fish,but just thought i let you know i did receive the parts for my sl-15 free of charge it's been up and running for few days now its great. thanks again for your help and directions you posted me i was able put together a list of eveything i was missing from your directions.thanks

 

[broomer5]

You're welcome tiffbritty
Glad to hear it's working so well for you now !!
Getting free replacement parts from a manufacturer - ya gotta love THAT !

 

[teog]

i have a flame hawk that is medium to large sized. He is a very cool fish.. However you need to be careful with anything smaller than the flame hawk and if you have any small the shrimp they too will be gone. I have a cleaner shrimp that is very large and the hawk hasnt eaten him but the shrimp hides at all times and never comes out now since I added the flame.

 

[nasotang00]

Broomer,
I just got one the other day. Man what personality these guys have.IMO, get one!! The day I put him in the tank he started eating right away. Went for brine, mysis, plankton and even flake. i don't think they are picky. Most def. the best addition so far.

 

[banshee]

I have had a flame hawk in my 75 gal. for a couple of months and have had no problems with him bothering any inverts, or anything else for that matter.