Haters Gonna Hate

[Myka]

Moorish Idols aren't as popular as some difficult fish like Copperband Butterflies for example. I find CBBs to be a frustrating fish because you can find one in darn near every LFS on darn near any day of the week, and it seems like darn near every reef hobbyist takes a stab at the fish. At only $25, many people don't think twice about it. Moorish Idols cost a bit more, get a bit bigger, and aren't seen as often in the LFS so there aren't as many people taking a stab at them, and thus not as many people failing. I think a Moorish Idol is probably easier to keep for a year or more than a CBB provided each fish is eating.

Originally Posted by MarkoD

thanks guys. i was honestly expecting a bunch of people to come in here and tell me to leave this fish in the wild. although that could be a valid argument, it was already at the store, if i hadnt bought it, someone with a 40 gallon tank could have bought it

The argument about not buying the fish is that if an LFS can't sell a specie of fish and instead have that fish repeatedly die in their care or sit in the tank for weeks then they will quit importing that fish. LFS don't make money off dead fish or fish that stay in their tanks for weeks (or months) on end.

You are taking the right approach to keeping this fish, and you seem to know what you're getting into. You had at least 10 weeks to think about the fish and research its needs (which I hope you took advantage of). That's about the best you can do and people should admire the dedication and passion you have.

Originally Posted by Madreefer

These douchetards as I like to call them

I don't think name calling gets anyone anywhere. No need for that.