Harlequin tusk-hardiness and compatability

[peter1215]

are Harlequin Tusk hardy fish ? do they eat well and do they harrass smaller fish such as clown fish ? here's my fish list:
queen angel
blue throat trigger
flame angel
yellow tang
percula clowns(2)
cleaner wrasse

 

[slcfish]

HTs are pretty hardy, and longtime survival can be pretty much guaranteed provided you start with a healthy specimen and maintain good water quality. If you are concerned about hardiness, you will probably want to invest the extra time (and money) to ensure that you get a specimen from Australia, as they are widely considered to be far more durable (and beautiful) than their Indo-European counterparts. I can't remember for sure, but I think I remember reading somewhere that Indo Tusks are still largely cyanide caught, whilst the Aussies are not, hence the better success rate, but again I'm not sure about that.
As far as compatability is concerned, HTs are pretty much fine for any FOWLR system. Some aquarists have noted rare occurrences of bickering between the Tusks and large angels/aggressive triggers, but most instances are noted as not persisting long and not involving the sustaining of damage by either fish involved. Additionally, it is also noted that Tusks rarely eat smaller fishes (clowns, damsels, etc.) that they grow up with, so it may be advisable to introduce a small Tusk to your existing system rather than a large, mature specimen.
Good luck. Great fish.

 

[xdave]

Be aware that although they usually won't eat small fish they grow up with, if you add another of a type you already have, they may eat that then turn on their original tankmates. Please buy an Australian specimen as opposed to a Phillipine one because the Phillipine ones are cyanide caught.

 

[reefreak29]

are hese reaf safe

 

[bellanavis]

They jump, keep that in mind.

 

[tjake68]

awsome fish it is hardy keep your water quality at optimal levels i have mine with triggers a angle groupers puffer i have a large tank with aggressive fish there hasnt been any problems i also have a tomato clown that is never botherd i will suggest plenty of rockwork with caves please buy austalian the indo are cyanide collected and do not have good survival rate they are long lived if taken care of properlly good luck great fish keep an update