Quoyi parrotfish reef safe?

Dmorty217 · 05/12/2013, 07:47 PM

Are they reef safe? I am only worried about my cleaner shrimp and neon cleaner gobys. Any and all experiences welcomed

Chooch1 · 05/12/2013, 08:52 PM

I've had mine in a mixed reef for 3 years. It has never bothered any corals or inverts.

Dmorty217 · 05/13/2013, 08:21 AM

Thanks for the reply anyone else have any experience?

gmigmi · 05/13/2013, 10:36 AM

same thing here, totally reef safe 2 years in mixed reef.

smb2415 · 05/13/2013, 10:50 AM

I've this post so I'm not sure about their suitability. However I too would like one for my 550g once its established. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1157901

"Parrotfishes (Family Scaridae): Very specialized feeders on mostly dead (some live) coral skeletons and the algae and organisms associated with them, they adapt poorly to aquarium life in almost all regards"

Dmorty217 · 05/13/2013, 01:05 PM

Anyone have a negative experience with one?

cakemanPA · 05/13/2013, 01:09 PM

Ever do any snorkeling in the Caribbean? First they get huge... Second the are coral crunchers. I thought mostly dead skeletons to get the algae, but I have heard that is not always the case. I love them, but only suited for a huge aquarium from all that I have seen.

Dmorty217 · 05/13/2013, 01:32 PM

The largest I have seen and read about is 8".Those who have one what was the size when purchased and size now?

gmigmi · 05/13/2013, 03:25 PM

Mine is about 5 inches now, did not grow much, this is a very slow grower even though it consumes large amounts of food.

Hens4Fish · 05/13/2013, 03:33 PM

I got one that was 7" when I got it. Doesnt eat too much, didnt eat in my aquarium for about 2 weeks, and now only eats pellets. Had him over 6-8 months and he is still really healthy. Does not really crunch corals or rocks, but can scrape algae off the rocks a bit. Not a harmful or aggressive fish at all. Easy to care for, doesnt get over 8"(some parrotfish species get way bigger, but this one never exceeds 8") and doesnt eat as much as some say. Great fish, and amazing colors....I love him. Get one, you will be happy.

Hens4Fish · 05/13/2013, 03:34 PM

By the way, got mine at 7", and hasnt really grown in length. Pretty thick fish though

Hens4Fish · 05/13/2013, 03:36 PM

Pic of fish.

Dmorty217 · 05/13/2013, 03:39 PM

Thank you all for the responses. Hens4fish that is simply stunning! The one I'm looking at getting is 5.75" and eating mysis and omega algae pellets. I'm going to pull the trigger on it

SDguy · 05/13/2013, 03:45 PM

I really enjoy mine. It's in a FOWLR so I can't comment on it's reef safeness, though I have it with very small damsels without issue. It didn't scrape the rocks for a while at first, but now does quite a big. Eats anything I throw in the tank. I really ejoy his swimming behavior and colors. Just a wonderful fish.

FWIW fishbase lists it at 15.7" MAX... but even looking through the FB photos, even what look to be the largest males are only around 8-10".

Hens4Fish · 05/13/2013, 06:32 PM

Yeah, do it. You wont regret it. They are peaceful and easy fish to care for...in my opinion. SD guy has a better pic with the super vivid setting, but that is what they actually look like. Just wish mine ate more than pellets, but he is happy

Dmorty217 · 05/13/2013, 07:23 PM

Thank you all for the responses I will update when I receive him

hybrid · 05/13/2013, 11:23 PM

dmorty good luck with yours i to ended up ordering one today the same size as yours

Hens4Fish · 05/14/2013, 04:39 AM

Sweet, post progress when you get them.

R.W. · 05/14/2013, 06:49 AM

I received mine last week. In QT right now. I got him about 5", beautiful fish.

rssjsb · 05/14/2013, 08:42 AM

Where is everyone sourcing these? Locally or online?

Dmorty217 · 05/14/2013, 08:47 AM

Found mine online, thing with them is the guy Im getting mine from said he orders them from his distributor and they are just named some sort of parrot but end up being the Quoyi when they arrive. I have also heard of others purchasing the parrot labeled as something else ( another kind) and it turned out to be the Quoyi.

SDguy · 05/14/2013, 08:48 AM

Yup, bought mine as a princess parrot locally.

R.W. · 05/14/2013, 09:02 AM

Has anyone ever tried to pair them?

Mine was bought locally.

Dmorty217 · 05/14/2013, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.W.

Has anyone ever tried to pair them?

Mine was bought locally.

In a big enough tank pairings or groups of fish are much more likely

Gary Majchrzak · 05/14/2013, 10:48 AM

I've heard of this species being placed in other reef aquaria.

05/13/2013, 08:21 AM	#3
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Thanks for the reply anyone else have any experience? __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

05/13/2013, 01:05 PM	#6
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Anyone have a negative experience with one? __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

05/13/2013, 01:32 PM	#8
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	The largest I have seen and read about is 8".Those who have one what was the size when purchased and size now? __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

05/13/2013, 03:39 PM	#13
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Thank you all for the responses. Hens4fish that is simply stunning! The one I'm looking at getting is 5.75" and eating mysis and omega algae pellets. I'm going to pull the trigger on it __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

05/13/2013, 03:45 PM	#14
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	I really enjoy mine. It's in a FOWLR so I can't comment on it's reef safeness, though I have it with very small damsels without issue. It didn't scrape the rocks for a while at first, but now does quite a big. Eats anything I throw in the tank. I really ejoy his swimming behavior and colors. Just a wonderful fish. FWIW fishbase lists it at 15.7" MAX... but even looking through the FB photos, even what look to be the largest males are only around 8-10". __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

05/12/2013, 08:52 PM	#2
Chooch1 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 502	I've had mine in a mixed reef for 3 years. It has never bothered any corals or inverts.

05/13/2013, 10:36 AM	#4
gmigmi Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 162	same thing here, totally reef safe 2 years in mixed reef.

05/13/2013, 10:50 AM	#5
smb2415 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 738	I've this post so I'm not sure about their suitability. However I too would like one for my 550g once its established. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1157901 "Parrotfishes (Family Scaridae): Very specialized feeders on mostly dead (some live) coral skeletons and the algae and organisms associated with them, they adapt poorly to aquarium life in almost all regards"

05/13/2013, 01:09 PM	#7
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	Ever do any snorkeling in the Caribbean? First they get huge... Second the are coral crunchers. I thought mostly dead skeletons to get the algae, but I have heard that is not always the case. I love them, but only suited for a huge aquarium from all that I have seen.

05/13/2013, 03:25 PM	#9
gmigmi Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 162	Mine is about 5 inches now, did not grow much, this is a very slow grower even though it consumes large amounts of food.

05/13/2013, 03:33 PM	#10
Hens4Fish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 1,297	I got one that was 7" when I got it. Doesnt eat too much, didnt eat in my aquarium for about 2 weeks, and now only eats pellets. Had him over 6-8 months and he is still really healthy. Does not really crunch corals or rocks, but can scrape algae off the rocks a bit. Not a harmful or aggressive fish at all. Easy to care for, doesnt get over 8"(some parrotfish species get way bigger, but this one never exceeds 8") and doesnt eat as much as some say. Great fish, and amazing colors....I love him. Get one, you will be happy.

05/13/2013, 03:34 PM	#11
Hens4Fish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 1,297	By the way, got mine at 7", and hasnt really grown in length. Pretty thick fish though

05/13/2013, 03:36 PM	#12
Hens4Fish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 1,297	Pic of fish.

05/13/2013, 06:32 PM	#15
Hens4Fish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 1,297	Yeah, do it. You wont regret it. They are peaceful and easy fish to care for...in my opinion. SD guy has a better pic with the super vivid setting, but that is what they actually look like. Just wish mine ate more than pellets, but he is happy

05/13/2013, 07:23 PM	#16
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Thank you all for the responses I will update when I receive him __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

05/13/2013, 11:23 PM	#17
hybrid Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 123	dmorty good luck with yours i to ended up ordering one today the same size as yours __________________ 8ft 300 mixed reef,ati sunpower with led,mp60's ,tunze 6100,atb external 12.5,super reef octopus 5000 ext,bf 6000 return,200gal sump refugium with 125 gallon sump

05/14/2013, 04:39 AM	#18
Hens4Fish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 1,297	Sweet, post progress when you get them.

05/14/2013, 06:49 AM	#19
R.W. Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 890	I received mine last week. In QT right now. I got him about 5", beautiful fish. __________________ 180g FOWLR "Sun bathing on the floor next to your tank is not, in any way equivalent to spending time outdoors."

05/14/2013, 08:42 AM	#20
rssjsb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,243	Where is everyone sourcing these? Locally or online? __________________ Robin

05/14/2013, 08:47 AM	#21
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Found mine online, thing with them is the guy Im getting mine from said he orders them from his distributor and they are just named some sort of parrot but end up being the Quoyi when they arrive. I have also heard of others purchasing the parrot labeled as something else ( another kind) and it turned out to be the Quoyi. __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

05/14/2013, 08:48 AM	#22
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Yup, bought mine as a princess parrot locally. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

05/14/2013, 09:02 AM	#23
R.W. Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 890	Has anyone ever tried to pair them? Mine was bought locally. __________________ 180g FOWLR "Sun bathing on the floor next to your tank is not, in any way equivalent to spending time outdoors."

05/14/2013, 10:48 AM	#25
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	I've heard of this species being placed in other reef aquaria. __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors