Looking for a <4" colorful free simming fish that has a peaceful temperment that would thrive in a 58RR (36x18x21). Prefer no pod-eaters since a mandarin is goal #1 in the tank, but light pod-eaters will be acceptable. I want a McCoskers but damn if they aren't hard to find. Best I've seen in a Filmented Fairy Wrasse but I wasn't too keen on its coloration.
Colorful reef safe free swimming fish?
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iamwrasseman
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if you want the pods stay away from the wrasses for sure . flashers are okay though .
Frogmanx82
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Clowns, cardinals, anthias, chromis, gobies, blennies. I have the best success sticking to these.
I would not get any wrasse if you want to keep a mandarin.
I would not get any wrasse if you want to keep a mandarin.
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what about reading the entire first post.
have you thought about any dwarf angels?
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I have an Ocelleris Clown, Jester Goby, Purple Firefish, Fire Shrimp, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, and the green (yet un-ID'd) "tentacle of doom".
Only thing on the list to get right now is a Tail Spot Blenny and the Mandarin.
Thought about a flame, just not sure since I want an SPS dominant tank and nipping would **** me off.
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Keep in mind I only have a 58br (36x18), so its pretty much flame angel or coral beauty. My issue would be aggression from the fish.
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I have a potters angel in my 40breeder, and its a full mixed reef. Keep em well fed and get it really small and it shouldnt have developed a taste for corals yet. Of course theres always a chance.
I highly doubt there would be any problems with the angel with your current list and planned additions. Sounds like you have a pretty nice tank. I like your fish list, but what is a tentacle of doom that makes me nervous?
Although the more peaceful would be the multicolor. And it would probably be ideal to add the angel last.
Although the more peaceful would be the multicolor. And it would probably be ideal to add the angel last.
"Tentaacle of Doom" (tm) is some sort of green spaghetti thickness 3-4" thing that pops out of the LR on occaision. No idea where he came from or what he is, just creepy as hell.
I'll see about the multicolor if thats considered the most peaceful on the list. Trying to keep stocking down to multiple smaller fish rather then just a few bigger ones.
