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Old 12/20/2007, 01:54 PM
nash1999 nash1999 is offline
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Foxface Lo

I was thinking of adding a Foxface Lo to my aquarium. I have been
doing a lot of research - sounds like a peaceful addition with the
added benefit of algae eating - I am concerned about the venomous
spine both for myself and his tank mates.
Any thoughts please...Thank you
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Old 12/20/2007, 02:01 PM
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it will not go after tank mates unless provoked
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Old 12/20/2007, 02:14 PM
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and about you getting stung...as long as you know where it is you shouldnt get stung
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Old 12/20/2007, 02:15 PM
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Mine is great! Gets along with everyone very well.
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Old 12/20/2007, 02:15 PM
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oh and if your curiosity gets the best of you and want to know what it feels like...its nothing special...kinda like a bee sting
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Old 12/20/2007, 02:16 PM
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so dont try it if your allergic to bees
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Old 12/20/2007, 02:17 PM
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I have a foxface in my tank and he is very well behaved. I too was worried at first about the spines, but honestly anytime I'm in the tank he always goes to the other end of the tank. The biggest concern I would have would be mainly the size of your tank, it's a 75, which seems small to house 2 tangs and a foxface.
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Old 12/20/2007, 02:28 PM
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i feed rabbit fish and fox faces all by hand and have never even had one act like it wanted to stick me
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Old 12/20/2007, 02:29 PM
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they wont sting you unless you give them a reason to
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Old 12/20/2007, 02:38 PM
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Thanks very much for the info everyone...and scubajsm I agree - we are planning an upgrade to a 150 gal this summer, I think I will wait until then. Sounds like a good addition though!
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Old 12/20/2007, 03:55 PM
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I love my foxface. Very well behaved, docile and will eat from my hand. Just don't spook him and always know where he is and you will be fine. And don't get freaked out when he changes color and gets this weird pattern. Totally normal. Mine also loves to go to the surface and blow bubbles out of his gills. From what I've read also normal behavior. There a neat fish.
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Old 12/20/2007, 04:47 PM
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i had one for a short time...
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Old 12/20/2007, 04:47 PM
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like not even a whole day...it fell prey to an anenome overnight
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Old 12/20/2007, 04:48 PM
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Old 12/20/2007, 05:00 PM
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Great fish IMO.
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Old 12/20/2007, 06:03 PM
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Mine gets picked on all the time, never stings anything. At first, I had the same worries, but it is now my favorite fish. by, the way, say good by to algae!
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Old 12/20/2007, 07:52 PM
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The spine is use as a defense mechanism, not a weapon. Like SaltyDr. described they are a very docile fish.
 

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