what is this fish?

I just got this fish from a friend and I got no idea what it is. Does anyone know any infor about these guys? thank you.

 

Pixy/Spotted Hawkfish

 

No wonder my dancing shrimps went missing Now I have to come up with a plan to catch it!

 

It is best to research what you are putting into your system. Good luck with rehoming him!

 

Sorry to hear that, he's definitely the culprit. Probably thought he was in paradise with that nice snack. Sounds like he's headed to a new home already! Hawkfish are definitely one that you need to be careful with in a reef tank, for the sake of inverts and your other fish. They are cute but not always the best choice. Another good reason to always do your research before adding a new fish. Good luck catching the bugger!

 

Yep, my falco hawkfish has never messed with shrimp. It will have a go at any new hermits I add to the tank. He is good for killing a few hermits but then leaves them alone. It is pretty cool watching him grab it by the legs and beating the shell on the side of a rock until he pulls it out:mrgreen:

 

Oh crap! only when you said I realized I haven't seen any of my hermits recently! I guess they are gone too!

 

Finally caught him with a plastic bottle trap! Until I find a new home for him, he'll be in the sump

 

Ahhh! So funny, I was just scoping this fish on saltwaterfish.com a few days ago, I totally want one now. You don't live in Ohio by any chance do you?

 

Lol not even close haha I live in the other side of the globe in an island called Sri Lanka

 

Yay, glad you finally caught him! I hope some of your inverts managed to survive the massacure!

 

yep they did some of them who were hiding are now coming out!