Pick My Fish!

Melanie · 07-01-2007, 09:14 AM

Although I have to wait until my tank re-establishes, I'm planning my stocking list. I will only add 2 - 3 of the fish in this poll and would love your opinion.

I have a 72 gallon bowfront, FOWLR, wet/dry filter, protein skimmer, and live sand. My tank is about 78 - 79 degrees consistently and I have only a one-bulb flourescent fixture.

I currently have:
1 Percula clown
Scarlet reef hermit crab (med)
2 margarita snails (small)
1 Mexican Turbo Snail (XL)
Serpent sea star (small)
Emerald Crab (small)<--may go back to the store
Red sea star (small)

I will definately add:
Yellow watchman Goby
Neon Blue Goby

lcstorc · 07-01-2007, 09:40 AM

Hmm. tough question.
How about a couple of clown gobies? They are quickly joining my favorite fish list and they stay really small.
Chromis would be nice as well specially if you can find the purples like BlueEyes has.

Frankie · 07-01-2007, 10:09 AM

I voted for the fire fish. I have 9 of them and love them.

cheeks69 · 07-01-2007, 10:56 AM

I'm with Frankie, a school of firefish would be very cool since you have a very light bio-load.

hooterhead · 07-02-2007, 03:07 PM

good luck getting the wormfish. I've been trying for about 2 years with no luck. liveaquaria has them on occasion but I refuse to pay the 36.99 + 30 in shipping for a 1-2" fish... and I refuse to buy fish online.

Scooterman · 07-02-2007, 03:15 PM

I voted royal gamma, they make good fish in a reef!

Dentoid · 07-02-2007, 03:46 PM

I voted for one midwater, one bottom dwelling and one that's in between. However, the school sounds cool!

Snelly40 · 07-03-2007, 01:16 PM

i did too, voted for a clown goby, a firefish and a gramma./

Frankie, u have 9 firefish??? any pics that must be cool!!!

DaveK · 07-03-2007, 08:06 PM

While not listed, here are a few "write in" candidates -

Jawfish - Any species. Always interesting to watch. The Bluespot Jawfish is a real gem.

Marine Beta - Another stunning fish, brown with white spots.

Hawkfish - I especially like the longnose hawk, and spotted hawks.

Naturally, after you see all the possible selections, you'll need a much larger tank!

cheeks69 · 07-03-2007, 08:28 PM

Hawkfish are very cool but just watch out for your shrimp, the Longnose is the only one I trust. It's so cool to see him move from coral to coral perching, waiting for food.

Melanie · 07-03-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveK

While not listed, here are a few "write in" candidates -

Jawfish - Any species. Always interesting to watch. The Bluespot Jawfish is a real gem.

Marine Beta - Another stunning fish, brown with white spots.

Hawkfish - I especially like the longnose hawk, and spotted hawks.

Naturally, after you see all the possible selections, you'll need a much larger tank!

You are NOT kidding about wanting a much larger tank! I thought 72 gallons was large but when I realized I couldn't get all the fish I wanted it killed me to narrow it down to just a few. PS I really want that spotted jawfish but he is so expensive!

Dentoid · 07-03-2007, 10:53 PM

My first fish was a Long Nose hawkfish and he is a stunner. Truly, an interesting fish, one of my favorites!

I also have a Blue Spot jawfish. My absolute favorite. They have a nasty reputation of poor adaptation to captivity. You may want to consider a Yellow/Pearly Headed jawfish as a substrate dwelling fish. They are equally as fun and easier to keep.

tbittner · 07-04-2007, 09:50 PM

I love the color that the Royal Gramma adds to the reef. Great personality too although he does chase around my damsels from time to time if they get to close to his hole in the rock.

Also, I must admit this Ghost Eel is an absolutely STUNNING species. So graceful and so cool! You just rarely see them. Plus they would eat very small inverts.

View Poll Results: What fish should I add to my tank? (Choose up to 3.)
Curious Wormfish	4	11.11%
Royal Gramma Basslet	16	44.44%
Black & Yellow Blenny	6	16.67%
Spotted Cardinalfish	4	11.11%
Firefish	16	44.44%
Court Jester Goby	6	16.67%
Clown Goby	10	27.78%
Wheeler's Watchman goby	3	8.33%
Hi Fin Red Banded Goby	8	22.22%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

07-01-2007, 09:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Pick My Fish! Although I have to wait until my tank re-establishes, I'm planning my stocking list. I will only add 2 - 3 of the fish in this poll and would love your opinion. I have a 72 gallon bowfront, FOWLR, wet/dry filter, protein skimmer, and live sand. My tank is about 78 - 79 degrees consistently and I have only a one-bulb flourescent fixture. I currently have: 1 Percula clown Scarlet reef hermit crab (med) 2 margarita snails (small) 1 Mexican Turbo Snail (XL) Serpent sea star (small) Emerald Crab (small)<--may go back to the store Red sea star (small) I will definately add: Yellow watchman Goby Neon Blue Goby __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

07-01-2007, 09:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,727 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pick My Fish! Hmm. tough question. How about a couple of clown gobies? They are quickly joining my favorite fish list and they stay really small. Chromis would be nice as well specially if you can find the purples like BlueEyes has. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

07-01-2007, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,000 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pick My Fish! I'm with Frankie, a school of firefish would be very cool since you have a very light bio-load. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

07-02-2007, 03:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
hooterhead Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 87 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pick My Fish! good luck getting the wormfish. I've been trying for about 2 years with no luck. liveaquaria has them on occasion but I refuse to pay the 36.99 + 30 in shipping for a 1-2" fish... and I refuse to buy fish online.

07-02-2007, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,238 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pick My Fish! I voted royal gamma, they make good fish in a reef! __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

07-02-2007, 03:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pick My Fish! I voted for one midwater, one bottom dwelling and one that's in between. However, the school sounds cool! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

07-03-2007, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,038 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pick My Fish! i did too, voted for a clown goby, a firefish and a gramma./ Frankie, u have 9 firefish??? any pics that must be cool!!! __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

07-03-2007, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 661 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pick My Fish! While not listed, here are a few "write in" candidates - Jawfish - Any species. Always interesting to watch. The Bluespot Jawfish is a real gem. Marine Beta - Another stunning fish, brown with white spots. Hawkfish - I especially like the longnose hawk, and spotted hawks. Naturally, after you see all the possible selections, you'll need a much larger tank!

07-03-2007, 08:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,000 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pick My Fish! Hawkfish are very cool but just watch out for your shrimp, the Longnose is the only one I trust. It's so cool to see him move from coral to coral perching, waiting for food. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

07-03-2007, 10:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Pick My Fish! My first fish was a Long Nose hawkfish and he is a stunner. Truly, an interesting fish, one of my favorites! I also have a Blue Spot jawfish. My absolute favorite. They have a nasty reputation of poor adaptation to captivity. You may want to consider a Yellow/Pearly Headed jawfish as a substrate dwelling fish. They are equally as fun and easier to keep. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

07-04-2007, 09:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Pick My Fish! I love the color that the Royal Gramma adds to the reef. Great personality too although he does chase around my damsels from time to time if they get to close to his hole in the rock. Also, I must admit this Ghost Eel is an absolutely STUNNING species. So graceful and so cool! You just rarely see them. Plus they would eat very small inverts. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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