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  1. Toby the Puffer

    Toby the Puffer Bristle Worm

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    Yeah I'll go with clowns, so I guess this could be the end list...

    Midas Blenny

    Pinkbar Goby (and pistol shrimp too)

    Pair of Percula Clownfish

    Longnose Hawkfish
     
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  2. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    I would still be weary with the Hawkfish around the Goby and Blenny. Both have the long slender body that apparently the Hawkfish like to try to eat :-/

    Replace the Hawkfish with a Possum or Pink Streaked Wrasse is still my suggestion...Then you can at least keep a shrimp or two in the tank (no chance with the Hawkfish).
     
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  3. Toby the Puffer

    Toby the Puffer Bristle Worm

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    Really I've seen hawkfish leave shrimp completely alone.

    For example:

    Longnose Hawk & Scarlet Shrimp - YouTube

    cleaner shrimp trying to clean longnose hawkfish - YouTube
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Midas will get too large, IMO go with your other list, clowns are nice but they are sooo common.
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    You know it ;)
    IMO dartfish aren't as active as midas blennies. Plus only a few darts can grow to a monstrous 6 inches.
     
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  6. Toby the Puffer

    Toby the Puffer Bristle Worm

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    No Midas? Man!!!! How about this then.

    Pinkbar Goby (and pistol shrimp too)

    Pair of Percula Clownfish

    Longnose Hawkfish

    Swissguard Basslet
     
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    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Well if the Hawkfish doesn't find and kill the pistol shrimp, than the Basslet definitely will!
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    I highly doubt either would get the pistol. Sounds good.
     
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  9. Toby the Puffer

    Toby the Puffer Bristle Worm

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    Sorry I change my mind so much but how about this?

    Pinkbar Goby (and pistol shrimp too)

    Pair of Percula Clownfish

    Longnose Hawkfish

    Yellow Candy Hogfish
     
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  10. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Why? Have you housed both? I am just going off of everything I read. Here is a direct quote from Wet Web Media:

    Long Nosed Hawk question, shrimp comp. 2/16/10
    At least generally speaking, is there a size of cleaner shrimp that is relatively safe from a long nosed hawk?
    <Mmm, nope. In time all Oxycirrhites can and usually do take on any species, size of cleaner shrimp. Esp. when ecdysing>
    I have two large shrimp and want to add a longnosed hawk. Thanks in advance.
    Scott L. Bonder
    <Welcome. Bob Fenner>

    And another:

    Hawkfish compatibility
    Will a Longnose Hawkfish be OK with a shrimp goby and pistol shrimp pair or will they eventually get eaten?
    <Mmm, there might be trouble w/ the Alpheids and the Hawk... either might be harmed by the other in time>

    Now, if you have housed both together successfully long term, than I will not question any further. Just looking out for potential livestock is all...
     
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