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Matt L.
09-07-2007, 04:53 PM
A while ago, a poll was taken here to survey how long Heniochus survived in reef tanks.

If I recall correctly, these fish rarely survived past a few months in the BRS reef tank.

I'm wondering if any progress has been made on keeping the reef-safe variant, H. diphreutes, or if this fish still has a dismal survival record.

Matt:cool:
fanaglethebagle
09-07-2007, 05:01 PM
Was it heniochus or moorish idol? I thought it was moorish idol that the poll was on.
PenMan
09-07-2007, 07:30 PM
I have had a pair of Heniochus in the new tank for two months now and they are doing great.
jimmyj7090
09-07-2007, 07:48 PM
Good question.

Also, any exp with the different sub types as shown in Scott Miachaels book (reef safe or not?)

Bump...........
NateHanson
09-07-2007, 07:52 PM
Was it heniochus or moorish idol? I thought it was moorish idol that the poll was on.

We definitely had a poll and long discussion thread on heniochus (schooling bannerfish). I don't recall a poll on Moorish Idols, but that may have happened as well.

(FWIW, for those who don't know these fish, Heniochus can be mistaken for Moorish idols at first glance)
Matt L.
09-07-2007, 10:26 PM
The poll (http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11899) was from June 7, 2005 (my memory's going back 51 months here).

I figured it was enough time to seek an update.

Matt:cool:
NateHanson
09-25-2007, 11:47 AM
I'm interested in hearing the update on this too.

Has anyone tried keeping heniochus in the last 2 years?

Are you still seeing them in stores?
ReeferMedic
09-25-2007, 12:09 PM
I see them from time to time in Petco in Woburn when I'm buying dog food. They usually have at least some ich on them, some are covered with it. I have no personal experience to offer. They've never been a favorite fish of mine.
PenMan
09-25-2007, 08:52 PM
Saw a trio at Aqua Addicts last week, they looked good. Our pair has been in the new tank for 3 months and have really grown.
jimmyj7090
09-25-2007, 09:08 PM
I saw someone buy one at petco sunday, I had to bite my lip so I wouldn't go and but in to the sale to make sure the person was informed about the fish :(

FIWIW, I didn't say before, I kept one in my fish only system way back, It did well for about 2 yrs but then was lost in a power outage IIRC.
Matt L.
09-25-2007, 10:39 PM
Saw a trio at Aqua Addicts last week, they looked good. Our pair has been in the new tank for 3 months and have really grown.That's good to hear. If I were to get some, I'd get a pair. How are their personalities?

Matt:cool:
Clurin
09-25-2007, 10:51 PM
I'm interested in hearing the update on this too.

Has anyone tried keeping heniochus in the last 2 years?

Are you still seeing them in stores?

The store I work at has had one for at least a month, maybe two. It eats well and seems happy. We had to move it out of the SPS tank though, as it decided to nip polyps (and it's definitely a Heniochus and not the one that looks almost identical).
Valexia
09-26-2007, 06:15 AM
in fish only systems that i maintain, we have several in clients tanks that are over the five year mark.
Punchy bratty pushy things and they do get big, love that banner!
:)
ChrisL - Seaworld
09-29-2007, 11:37 PM
henis are definately hardier then the morish. i have seen long term survival as well. obviously not a good canidate for a reef but does well in a semi-peaceful fish only tank
NateHanson
09-30-2007, 09:08 AM
Why do you say they're not good for a reef Chris?

According to Marine Fishes, the Schooling Bannerfish Heniochus is pretty reef safe, but the other one that looks a lot like it (forget the name) is not reef safe.
ChrisL - Seaworld
10-03-2007, 12:16 AM
they are like any other butterfly, they may be "more" reef safe then others but you still take a chance. i have seen some pick at corals and others not. i would not take the chance. now for a morish i just might take the chance :)
Matt L.
06-19-2008, 12:09 AM
Any updates on this old thread?

Matt:cool:
FreedR
06-21-2008, 01:24 PM
No personal experience to relate, but I did see two H. diphreutes at Skiptons a week or so ago. Gorgeous little guys, which I had a tough time passing up.
Matt L.
06-21-2008, 02:05 PM
I ended up with one of them. I'll post photos later.

Matt:cool:
estubbaly
06-21-2008, 02:41 PM
Try E-mailing sanker...he has at least three of them I think...
Chuck Spyropulos
06-22-2008, 11:49 PM
I bought a pair from TI a few years ago (I believe it was 3 years ago). I have had good luck with them but unfortunately lost one last year. The other has grown quite large and has been a doing very well. I would not recommend this fish to anyone with a tank that is under 100 gallons since they grow quite large. But I would recommend this fish for large systems.

As far as nibbling on corals - both of mine never touched any corals.