Looking for feed back on Moorish Idols

[angelfish7]

I'm considering adding a couple of Moorish Idols to my tank. Mainly have large angels, Naso tang and a blue throat. Would like to hear feedback from those have them or had any experience with Moorish Idols. I know it can be difficult to get them to eat but have seen several tanks on this forum with people who've kept them for a while.

thanks

[angelfish7]

Well i just found the "Moorish Idol Primer" thread but any opinions are still welcome. thanks

[Fishnthecorner]

I had one that destroyed my reef with Ich. But I then learned to always quarantine any fish. They are a beautiful species! Seems like you have a heavy bio-load already, I would use caution, especially if your thinking of a "couple". What about the similar Butterfly?
http://www.liveaquaria.com/images/categories/product/p-68390.jpg

[sandwi54]

your bio-load is way too heavy for a 220g. NINE fish that will get over 10"?? Wow, I would probably not add any more fish and start planning a 400-500g. When those fish put on some pounds you will see incessant fightings.

[capo larzo]

Heniochus Butterfly, very similar looking fish, i have not looked at your tank, whether its reef or fowlr or if the fish would be compatible. But whenever someone asks me about the moorish idol i tell them try a Heniochus

[capo larzo]

Here they are side by side. You probably know all this however.
I might be making an *** of myself. But thats what i do best !

[Triton_Z]

Heniochus Butterfly, very similar looking fish, i have not looked at your tank, whether its reef or fowlr or if the fish would be compatible. But whenever someone asks me about the moorish idol i tell them try a Heniochus

+1.

I would avoid the Moorish Idols given their poor record of acclimation to aquarium life. I speak from experience and have had success in getting some to eat initially and to perish suddenly without any apparent disease.

The Moorish Idol primer is good reading for more details.