Thinking about getting a Pinnatus Bat!!!

crimzy

crimzy

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My LFS has one available that's about 8" and I'm thinking about adding it to my tank. I'm looking for some opinions but not just the old, "they cannot survive and should be left in the ocean". While I realize that many people feel this way, and you are entitled to your opinion, this is not really the purpose of this thread. I'm looking to see if anyone knows of success stories with these guys. If so, got any information about the successful setup and feeding habits.
Also I have a couple of books here but if anyone has a link to a reference site (not online retailer please) where I can read some more about keeping these guys, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
 
hammerhed7

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much like the idols, I have not heard of a long term success, that doesn't mean it can't be done, you have a tank that is able to handle a fish this size. Give it a try.
 
kjr_trig

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I can understand the novelty of one and the desire to have something different...But a terribly ugly, and uninteresting fish IMO. So many beautiful and active big tangs that would be great in your tank....Sorry, just my 2 cents.
 
ophiura

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I have to agree - an attractive juvi fish that if it survives will not be very nice anymore as an adult...the novelty similar to that of a huge freshwater angelfish.
Apart from difficulty feeding and such (including jellyfish and gelatinous zooplankton according to fishbase), they tend to be a very reclusive fish, not a fish I would put in a community with larger more boisterous fish. Juveniles are common in mangroves and in sheltered caves on inner reefs (again from fishbase).
I would say an interesting species tank to try for success, but just the nature of our tanks may already limited the likelihood of keeping one.
Regardless, my experience with juveniles, thankfully, is extremely limited and the success rate 0%
 
crimzy

crimzy

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Originally Posted by kjr_trig
http:///forum/post/2889395
I can understand the novelty of one and the desire to have something different...But a terribly ugly, and uninteresting fish IMO. So many beautiful and active big tangs that would be great in your tank....Sorry, just my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/2889597
I have to agree - an attractive juvi fish that if it survives will not be very nice anymore as an adult...the novelty similar to that of a huge freshwater angelfish.
Apart from difficulty feeding and such (including jellyfish and gelatinous zooplankton according to fishbase), they tend to be a very reclusive fish, not a fish I would put in a community with larger more boisterous fish. Juveniles are common in mangroves and in sheltered caves on inner reefs (again from fishbase).
I would say an interesting species tank to try for success, but just the nature of our tanks may already limited the likelihood of keeping one.
Regardless, my experience with juveniles, thankfully, is extremely limited and the success rate 0%
I've come across a couple people who have kept these guys for several years, but you are right... the vast majority don't have good luck with them. They are not just a novelty, I love their juvi colors. I also like the look of adults, though not as much. They resemble orbics as adults, IMO.
I understand that they will take to a variety of foods. I wonder if there would be a way to feed jellyfish, if I chose to get one. Wonder if they'd eat hydroids if I introduced some into my tank?
I'm still debating about this one. Almost done stocking this tank... maybe just one more fish, two at most. I don't know???
 
crimzy

crimzy

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Originally Posted by kjr_trig
http:///forum/post/2889634
Bariene or Achilles....Take your pick....

I don't love the Bariene, (for the price). I'd love to find a Duss but they are pretty tough to locate. Achilles is a nice fish. My LFS has some very nice Vlamingi's that are pretty tempting everytime I go in. Maybe I'll look around for an achilles... that's not a bad call.
 
crimzy

crimzy

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My only concern about an achilles or a powder blue tang are that these guys are moderately aggressive. I don't want to have to get rid of another fish because they are beating up my rays. Maybe the Vlamingi is the way to go??
 
crimzy

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I've also thought that maybe a highfin snapper would be a nice fit in my tank. Here is a pic... along with the Pinnatus.

 
t316

t316

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Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2889649
My only concern about an achilles or a powder blue tang are that these guys are moderately aggressive. I don't want to have to get rid of another fish because they are beating up my rays. Maybe the Vlamingi is the way to go??
No, No, No, that IMO is a myth as well. I am not a believer that Powder Blues are aggressive, (in general at least...I put this part in for you kjr
) I think it depends on the individual fishes personality. I really couldn't see my PB going after a ray...
 
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