I finally am getting the fish I have always wanted

I would not consider myself an expert but rather someone with 3+ years experience and still lots to learn but I finally am going to try the fish I have always wanted. This weekend I am picking up my Moorish Idol. There is a member of the local reef club that has started a small fish and coral store. He went down to the wholesalers this morning to pick up some corals and fish. One of the fish he picked up was a Moorish Idol for me, at a really great price. I am so excited and anxious to get it. I am going to set up my QT tank tomorrow and get everything ready for my new addition.
I know MI's are one of the more difficult fish to keep and have thrive in captivity due to the feeding requirements and such, but I feel as though I am up to the task. I have spent hours reading all I can about them from what foods they eat in the wild to foods that some have had success in feeding them with. My tank parameters are nice and stable. I know there are going to be those that have negetive things to say about trying to keep a MI, but I also figure if I dont try then someone else that has less experience may end up with it. I will post some pics this weekend when I get him. The fellow that picked it up wanted to keep it until the weekend so he can watch it before I get him.

 

oh i wish all the luck with this guy. ;p. keep us posted on how he does

 

Very cool, i myself also love them, but im not up to the task quite yet lol that is also one of my dream fish, please keep us up to date and post lots of pics so i can drool

 

I definetly will. And if anyone has experience with them and would like to share what worked for them please do.

 

Very cool, wish I could get one but I they need a bigger tank than my 113 gal.

 

Morish idol are very cool fish to watch. The best of lcuk to you with your journey to care for this fish. Please keep us updated.

Congrats to your friends and his new store!

 

patiently awaiting pictures lol Congrats on the add

 

is that the fish from the movie nemo?

 

Don't know, it's this below (I really need to see that, I think I'm the last one).

 

Congrats and best of luck