75 gallon reef tank fish recommendation
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Floowid
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My 75 gallon has the following:
1 Yellow tang
1 Clarkii clown
1 Ocellaris clown
1 Fiji blue devil damsel
1 Firefish
1 6 line wrasse
1 scooter dragonet
1 neon blue goby
2 really small green chromis
1 skunk cleaner shrimp
1 peppermint shrimp
I am at my capacity, and will be getting rid of one of the clowns soon. Its a hard choice, as I have had them both for over 4 years. I would recommend any and all the fish (and shrimp) on my list, as they all get along perfectly (*except the two clowns, who have just now begun to show aggression towards each other) and the tank is doing great.
1 Yellow tang
1 Clarkii clown
1 Ocellaris clown
1 Fiji blue devil damsel
1 Firefish
1 6 line wrasse
1 scooter dragonet
1 neon blue goby
2 really small green chromis
1 skunk cleaner shrimp
1 peppermint shrimp
I am at my capacity, and will be getting rid of one of the clowns soon. Its a hard choice, as I have had them both for over 4 years. I would recommend any and all the fish (and shrimp) on my list, as they all get along perfectly (*except the two clowns, who have just now begun to show aggression towards each other) and the tank is doing great.
cromedogg33
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Lawnmower blenny to this day is still my favorite fish with the most "personality" of any of the fish in my tank. I think thats a must.
The black clown fish are very neat as well.
A 6 line wrasse is another great choice, for some reason these guys find every nook and cranny in my tank and swim in/through/around it, so they are really fun to watch.
The black clown fish are very neat as well.
A 6 line wrasse is another great choice, for some reason these guys find every nook and cranny in my tank and swim in/through/around it, so they are really fun to watch.
TampaReefer79
Premium Member
I like diamond gobies as well. Can't go wrong with a 6 line...but check out the 4 line too. Same personality and habits, just a TAD different than what most folks have in their tank. 
Purple firefish would be cool too (just one), and maybe a flame angel (be careful of corals though) or royal gramma.
Purple firefish would be cool too (just one), and maybe a flame angel (be careful of corals though) or royal gramma.
palmer373
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6 lines are da bomb! i have no experiance with anthias so yes we gots no love for them!
Tons of fairy wrasses, flasher wrasses, and anthias to choose from. I agree, pass on the 6line.
Some off the top of my head...
Lubbock's fairy wrasses are very pretty and very inexpensive. Pretty much most flasher wrasses are the about the same price and size and temperament, so just pick one you like. I personally like Paracheilinus lineopunctatus since it is so pretty when it flashes. Fathead anthias are neat and colorful. If you want ones that are more active, look into lyretails, Bartlett's, or even Pseudanthias pulcherrimus.
HTH
Some off the top of my head...
Lubbock's fairy wrasses are very pretty and very inexpensive. Pretty much most flasher wrasses are the about the same price and size and temperament, so just pick one you like. I personally like Paracheilinus lineopunctatus since it is so pretty when it flashes. Fathead anthias are neat and colorful. If you want ones that are more active, look into lyretails, Bartlett's, or even Pseudanthias pulcherrimus.
HTH
Depends on the size of the fish, bioload, activity level, compatibility. Also, filtration and your maintenance regime. That's why stocking is so controversial. There is no easy answer like 1" fish per gallon.
Best thing to do is list your favorite fish you think might fit, and let folks comment on YOUR list.
Also, don't go by LFS guidelines for tank size, they are mostly way off, especially with larger fish.
Best thing to do is list your favorite fish you think might fit, and let folks comment on YOUR list.
Also, don't go by LFS guidelines for tank size, they are mostly way off, especially with larger fish.
Thanks LisaD, here is my list of fish I already have and ones I want to add.
Have:
A.Percula Clown
Christmas Wrasse
Add:
2nd A.Percula Clown
Blue/Green Chromis (not sure how many)
2 Flame wrasse
Anthias (not sure which kind and if single/pair/trio)
Leopard wrasse (not sure what kind and if single or pair)
Yellow Coris wrasse
Mandarin (when tank is mature)
Yellow Tang (maybe, probably be the biggest fish in the tank and too big)
Mostly a Wrasse tank I suppose, alot of different colors and fish that like to move around the tank alot. Any comments on my list and the compatibility of them or any difficulties I will have is welcomed. I do 5 gallon water changes every week and change GFO/Carbon every month and clean the front and sides of tank every day and the back every week. I mostly feed spectrum pellets and sometimes frozen brine or Rods Original but not very often.
Have:
A.Percula Clown
Christmas Wrasse
Add:
2nd A.Percula Clown
Blue/Green Chromis (not sure how many)
2 Flame wrasse
Anthias (not sure which kind and if single/pair/trio)
Leopard wrasse (not sure what kind and if single or pair)
Yellow Coris wrasse
Mandarin (when tank is mature)
Yellow Tang (maybe, probably be the biggest fish in the tank and too big)
Mostly a Wrasse tank I suppose, alot of different colors and fish that like to move around the tank alot. Any comments on my list and the compatibility of them or any difficulties I will have is welcomed. I do 5 gallon water changes every week and change GFO/Carbon every month and clean the front and sides of tank every day and the back every week. I mostly feed spectrum pellets and sometimes frozen brine or Rods Original but not very often.
