Should I get it?

[Will Haider]

I've been thinking about t for some time and I'm wondering if I should bite the
bullet seeing as this fish is $600 I want some input from you guys Thanks, Will
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[mikem101]

What size is your tank? i have a point to this question i promise.

[Will Haider]

It's the Elos concept 80 so it's about 40-45g

[mikem101]

Bluespotted Jawfish, way cooler IMO and there are some that look just like him without the price tag. Swales Swissguard Basslet and Swissguard Basslet. but there are some REALLY cool smaller fish I would rather have for that price tag lol JMO!

[Will Haider]

All of the basslets in my experience have been quite aggressive and this fish has
been a dream fish for some time now what fish would you get with that money?
Maybe a candy basslet?

[mikem101]

probably a Golden Angelfish.

[Will Haider]

Ok we'll thanks for your input ill let others reply and I will make the decision Thanks, Will

[mikem101]

Np dont get me wrong they are gorgeous fish just not what I would chose. Im sure if you got it you would be happy with it!

[aquanooby]

that fish will bring ick and all kinds of nasty to your tank just give me the money ill get a new tank lol

[Will Haider]

Haha ok I mean I guess I have to trust you!!!! Haha yeah I'm sort of leaning towards getting it

[Andyf30]

Save some dough. Google "peppermint hogfish" mines been slightly aggressive in my 40 breeder, but only with new additions, and then the aggression dies off after a day or two

[Ambition]

If it is a dream fish of yours, you have the money, and the proper environment to house it in, go for it. IMO the other posters should not be telling you to save your money for something else, it's sharing their personal taste in fish. It sounds like you really like this fish, and I highly recommend getting the fish you like. Look alike fish aren't the same as the real thing. I say to for it!

[rssjsb]

Agreed. The other commenters here basically seem to be saying you shouldn't like this fish.

Do some more research on care. You can probably call or email Foster Smith directly about this specimen.

Then, if you want it, can afford it and are confident that you can take care of it, it's up to you if it's worth the money. I haven't seen anything in the other comments that raise a question of this fish being particularly delicate or hard to care for.

[gone fishin]

Agreed. The other commenters here basically seem to be saying you shouldn't like this fish.

Do some more research on care. You can probably call or email Foster Smith directly about this specimen.

Then, if you want it, can afford it and are confident that you can take care of it, it's up to you if it's worth the money. I haven't seen anything in the other comments that raise a question of this fish being particularly delicate or hard to care for.

I agree it is your money and your tank.

[38bill]

If it is a dream fish of yours, you have the money, and the proper environment to house it in, go for it. IMO the other posters should not be telling you to save your money for something else, it's sharing their personal taste in fish. It sounds like you really like this fish, and I highly recommend getting the fish you like. Look alike fish aren't the same as the real thing. I say to for it!

OP asked for "input" and that's what he is getting.

[Quintis]

My honest input is it doesn't "look" like a $600 dollar fish to me. If I spend $600 on a fish it better look like it, and by that I mean something extremely color and exotic looking.

[Will Haider]

Thanks all for the input I will think it over and come back in a couple weeks time with a decision Thanks, Will

[LobsterOfJustice]

IMO there are similar looking species available that are much cheaper.

[Ambition]

OP asked for "input" and that's what he is getting.

I read the OP as input on the fish's care or behavior, not the input on whether the fish is worth the $600. Might be that I just don't care how much a person spends on a fish, they can't help the price much. It's not my money that they are spending, it's their money and their tank (only place I feel like I should give input on what to spend your money on is when it comes to equipment).

[RadReefer]

I would get this fish from PIA. Pacific Redstripe Hogfish.
http://www.pacificislandaquatics.com/store/all-fish/214-pacific-redstripe-hogfish-4-12-.html

[RadReefer]

It is similar but much nicer looking and it's behavior is probably very similar.

[DopeCantWin]

I have a 4" Candy Hog in a 210 and he still chases around the 6 line, sometimes snaps at my 1" Blue Tang.

[aandfsoccr04]

my opinion is if it's a dream fish and you can afford the fish and not put yourself in a tight financial situation, you should purchase it.