Focus on Fish - Flame Hawkfish

[@BlessedBaubles]

Saw one of these in my Dentists tank and I never forgot it! He was so cute that I took videos of him. It would have been great if you could have filmed the way these fish flounder (no pun intended) from one rest point to another, as fast as they can, as if they’ll fall into the abyss if they stop floundering! Poor things. Then, as soon as they get to that next hang on spot, they hold on for dear life with their little fin hands! It’s adorable! But even cuter are the eyes bugging out looking around very shifty-like, and looking very grumpy. What an awesome creation!! The fish is no longer in my Dentist’s tank. ☹️ So, I was really happy when I did a Google search and actually found some info on this great fish. Thank you.

[@willleslie2745]

My flamehawkfish is my favourite fish in my tank. He's been with me through thick and thin + a velvet disease once before. He survived. Trooper. They have actual personalities. He is an absolute pig as well. He will eat 3 fishes worth of food. He is annoyingly aggressive to other fish though, but doesnt do damage to them.

[@hippiecolleen1352]

My absolute favorite salt water fish

[@putrisabreena6536]

Thank you for this video, your descriptions are funny as it really describes how hawkfishes are 😂

[@Greg-tj8rg]

I just adopted an aquarium that has 2 clownfish (I'm not certain what variety they are yet), a goby fish, a shrimp of some sort, and a hawkfish. I thought the clownfish would be my favorites by far but the flame hawkfish is really growing on me quickly. I just wish he wouldnt be hiding out of sight so often. Whenever he does come in siight he's a lot of fun to watch. Cool video mate PS I think my clownfish are trying to dig their way to china (:

[@brettbarrett2533]

Do you still have the tank? How are the inhabitants doing? I love my flame hawkfish and was curious how much you feed yours? Mine is goofy and always late to the party/feast. So I overfed my tank for a little while but realized the long-term issues it would cause. So I try and slip Flame Boy a snack via pipette/baster after lights go out.

[@Greg-tj8rg]

@@brettbarrett2533 unfortunately the fish died in a heat wave. I had an ice bottle but it was not enough for that day. But I always tried to put food more in the direction of my fish that were less active in eating times. They seemed more likely to swoop if the food dropped fairly close to them

[@Ninj_SRG]

You need more fish videos like this

[@bethanygraham8559]

What are you feeding it in the black hanging feeder?...do you have a link for the feeder please? TIA

[@hellolumine]

I have a 130 gallon tank. My little flamies always play chasing games and hide and seek games. I have a girl and boy, hoping they will have babies someday. "Pearl and Blaze" I also called them "My Little Sillys" Pearl always dances around the tank. Blaze really is just looking around with his bug eyes, like as if hes confused on where he is. Funniest fish in my tank! Did I mention they do these crazy staring contests? Edit: How does pearl dance? you ask. Pearl barely perches. The only time she perches is for no reason and just than after 3.7 seconds just flies back to the top of the dank, dancing on each side. Yes. So fast! My blue spot blenny does this do but he does perch longer.

[@Marshy2020]

Well i gotta buy one for my new 80 gallon reef after its cycled those guys are so cute to me!

[@goxcpre]

You have such good presentation!

[@ReefBum]

Thanks!

[@emersonlopez4545]

very beautiful, great personality

[@ReefBum]

Thanks. They are real characters.

[@FenderSchonJPX]

LOL I couldn't agree more, they are freaking hilarious, just crack me up. it's the combination of just sitting around and those bug eyes checking things out. Just oozing personality. These and the Cow Fish are probably my two favorites. Of course their looks are in stark contrast to their predatory nature. Doesn't seem to fit.

[@ReefBum]

Couldn't agree more!

[@fishstix1988]

Are cleaner shrimp safe from them?

[@brendarussell2830]

where do you get such a feeder that is awsome! I subscribed today and will be following closely!!

[@ReefBum]

Thanks! It is from Two Little Fishies. Here is my video review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2eko6qhqr53pM0

[@pelphrey]

The reds really do pop out. It would be interesting to watch this fish, do they have a favorite spot in the tank?

[@ReefBum]

Yes, a vivid red coloration. One does like a certain perch when it is feeding time :)

[@shawnriv9]

Great looking fish! I've always wanted a Hawkfish since I would love a striking red color in my reef. I tried a Flame Angel once before but the gamble was not in my favor; it picked at my SPS. Do you mind if I ask how much you've purchased yours for? My LFS has them for $70 which I find to be a bit expensive. Thank you.

[@ReefBum]

Thanks! I believe I paid $60 for one on Live Aquaria both they now have them on sale for $40!

[@darylalee63]

Mine is looking pale looking...any suggestions??

[@lulugilly3148]

What is that feeding Apparatus? I need one.

[@displaymedia5523]

I have just got mine, it hasnt moved from the same spot

[@karennation3580]

My lfs said they were very aggressive. I want want so bad though. He was so goofy and so much fun to watch! He was darting around and just kept his one me me as well. Would one that is about 2 inches be safe with baby clownfish?

[@ReefBum]

Personally, I have never seem them act aggressive towards other fish. You just have to be careful with shrimp.

[@piranhalegify]

Will they get along with a yellow watchman goby?

[@ReefBum]

Not sure about that but from what I understand you just have to be careful about keeping certain crustaceans like small shrimp with Hawkfish.

[@bearclawws]

If you get more than one should you add them at the same time? Thank you

[@ReefBum]

That's the way I have always done it.....not sure what would happen if you added one later with another one in the tank. Perhaps with a large tank it would be ok.

[@UTUBESTEVED]

how about bert & ernie

[@ReefBum]

I like that!

[@UTUBESTEVED]

i love this fish looks great i think I'm gonna get one

[@UTUBESTEVED]

reef safe right?

[@ReefBum]

Yes.

[@moneymaker21596]

Bert and Ernie

[@Leigh33]

Hi buddy. Did you QT the Flame Hawk and if so, are they tolerant of copper? I have just purchased one and have been researching but I still cant find any info on tolerance to copper... Thanks buddy.

[@ReefBum]

I do not QT fish but I know it is a good idea to do so.....you should check with the place you purchased the fish to see if copper is ok.

[@Leigh33]

ReefBum ok will do... thank you buddy

[@mustardketchup]

They don't have a swim bladder. That's why they perch.

[@Jaaaaayyy]

I’ve had a flame hawk now for around 6 months had one when I had a reef tank around 10 years ago loved them , but I’ll tell you this my new one I have now is mean , put in a black cap basslet 4 hours after I put him in the tank dead mangled him beyond belief . Perhaps mine is just unusually aggressive being from the wild but I would be fair warned .

[@ReefBum]

Wow, that's a bummer. I have never had one aggressive towards other fish....only snails and hermits ;)

[@GLOW_IN_THE_DARK_CIA_NIBBAS]

Burt is a great name. But how don't you name your fish? I guess I'm mainly a freshwater guy with large single fish tanks

[@ReefBum]

Thanks, it started years ago when my daughter was young. We named the Flame Hawkfish and I believe that was the only fish with a name. It had a personality :)

[@GLOW_IN_THE_DARK_CIA_NIBBAS]

@@ReefBum I just got one today. Not cheap here in Australia and my pygmy Angel and bi colour blenny is smashing it 😢. I think it's time to rehome the angle. Recently the tank boss a Coral beauty passed way and after adding the flame hawkfish and another clown, the angel has gone crazy

[@Deon0026yickadee]

I want one in my 25 gallon Lagoon

[@Flyingdinosaur69]

Has to be renamed BerTha hahaha

[@tannersmith2000]

Has your pair ever spawned?

[@ReefBum]

I don’t believe so.

[@thenerd6416]

I have one and it is harassing my goby

[@ferozkaamil1]

are they Reef safe. ?

[@willdanielak4701]

They might eat your shrimp and hermits

[@Ross19kilo]

I caught mine trying to eat my last surviving small chromis

[@julialaborde3170]

mine is named tony hawk LOL