Fish suggestions

Reefguard · 03-10-2004, 11:21 PM

I am looking into adding another fish or two in my tank in the next 2 weeks or so. I know I am getting a Mandarin for sure what else would be a good addition to my tank? Tank is 100 gallon wide mix reef, currently with about just under 80 lbs LR housing a Purple Tang, Tomini Tang and a Tomato. Any input/suggestion is appreciated.

Noel

Curtswearing · 03-11-2004, 05:34 AM

A lot of it depends on what you like. Livequaria.com has a fish compatibility chart which will give you some ideas. Your tangs are going to move around a lot. The mandarin is going to stay near the substrate and rock for the most part.

Are you wanting a fish that will stay in the water column a lot?

Tarasco · 03-11-2004, 01:28 PM

Here's a small list of various fish that people like:

Royal Gramma, Blackcap basslet
Six line wrasse, fairy wrasses, flasher wrasses
Flame hawkfish, falco hawkfish
Chromis
Dwarf angels (if you're feeling lucky)

TDEVIL · 03-11-2004, 06:00 PM

i agree with Curt

it all depends on the type of fish that you want
i say go withe a wrasse, great personality and a lot of color to boot, most like to carpet surf, so you will have to take that into your thought process

td

Reefguard · 03-11-2004, 08:50 PM

I am mainly looking for some bottom dwellers. Something colorful and something that the Mandarin won't have to compete with as far as pods are concern.

Noel

Tarasco · 03-11-2004, 09:28 PM

Most of the blennies are bottom dwellers, as are many gobies. You could even try for the goby/pistol shrimp combo.

03-10-2004, 11:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reefguard Serpent Star Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairfield California Posts: 229 View Gallery Karma Komment	Fish suggestions I am looking into adding another fish or two in my tank in the next 2 weeks or so. I know I am getting a Mandarin for sure what else would be a good addition to my tank? Tank is 100 gallon wide mix reef, currently with about just under 80 lbs LR housing a Purple Tang, Tomini Tang and a Tomato. Any input/suggestion is appreciated. Noel __________________ 100 gallon mix reef. 2x65 watt Actinic PC for dawn and dusk effect. 2x175 10 k XM. DIY Euro Reef Clone skimmer. 36 gallon sump.

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Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	A lot of it depends on what you like. Livequaria.com has a fish compatibility chart which will give you some ideas. Your tangs are going to move around a lot. The mandarin is going to stay near the substrate and rock for the most part. Are you wanting a fish that will stay in the water column a lot? __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

03-11-2004, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here's a small list of various fish that people like: Royal Gramma, Blackcap basslet Six line wrasse, fairy wrasses, flasher wrasses Flame hawkfish, falco hawkfish Chromis Dwarf angels (if you're feeling lucky) __________________ Mike "I saw what the governor makes. That's like four hands of blackjack." -- Charles Barkley on why he wasn't seriously considering becoming the Governor of Alabama

03-11-2004, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	i agree with Curt it all depends on the type of fish that you want i say go withe a wrasse, great personality and a lot of color to boot, most like to carpet surf, so you will have to take that into your thought process td __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

03-11-2004, 08:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Reefguard Serpent Star Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairfield California Posts: 229 View Gallery Karma Komment	I am mainly looking for some bottom dwellers. Something colorful and something that the Mandarin won't have to compete with as far as pods are concern. Noel __________________ 100 gallon mix reef. 2x65 watt Actinic PC for dawn and dusk effect. 2x175 10 k XM. DIY Euro Reef Clone skimmer. 36 gallon sump.

03-11-2004, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	Most of the blennies are bottom dwellers, as are many gobies. You could even try for the goby/pistol shrimp combo. __________________ Mike "I saw what the governor makes. That's like four hands of blackjack." -- Charles Barkley on why he wasn't seriously considering becoming the Governor of Alabama

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