Heniochus @ Saltwaterfish.com

[greg'sreef]

Can anyone tell me which Heniochus genus is being sold by Saltwaterfish.com? Although, since they added scientific names to their web site, "Heniochus acuminatus" is indicated I was previously emailed by Saltwaterfish.com that they sell the "shorter snout variety" (i.e. Heniochus diuphretes).
Since I have corals in my tank, I can only make a purchase if I am assured I will receive Heniochus diuphretes (it is supposed to be reef/coral-safe as opposed to Heniochus acuminatus).
Has anyone purchased a Heniochus from Saltwaterfish.com and can verify which type was received? Do you keep corals with this fish? If so, have you experienced any problems with this combination?

 

[shouse]

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[greg'sreef]

I have emailed Saltwaterfish.com 2-3 times in the last month with this question, but they have never replied. I don't know if they are unsure of which Heniochus genus they offer or if they just do not have time to answer my email. This has prevented me from placing a large order so I really would appreciate an answer -- any (accurate) answer.

 

[redsnapper]

I havn't bought one here but you they are hard to keep and they will nip at coarls so its not a good choice.

 

[greg'sreef]

Red Snapper: Actually Heniochus diuphretes is *supposed* to be reef-safe. Heniochus acuminatus has ben known to nip at coral polyps and its appearance is VERY similar to Heniochus acuminatus. Maybe it is Heniochus acuminatus you are referring to nipping at corals? Both are supposed to be very easy to keep, as compared to "typical" B/Fs.

 

[elfdoctors]

Here's my heniochus. I purchased it from swf.com ~3 weeks ago. I don't know the difference between H. acuminatis from H. diuphretes.
It is still in my QT so I don't know how it will act around my corals. It is a very nice fish. My kids love it and are calling it "Baby Gill". I was also impressed that within a week it had already learned to eat out of my hand.

 

[shouse]

wow! nice fish eldfdoctor!
keep us updated on how it does. I would love to get one of those