Few But Beautiful Fish Needed

[PatMayo]

I posted this in the newby forum and it was probably not the correct forum so I will try here.

My intent is to have a mixed reef tank. I have a long way to go before I am ready to add anymore fish. The tank has only been up for 40 days although all parameters are pretty steady and coralline is now starting to grow. (Surprisingly so, this early into the tanks life.)

I only have 2 clowns, about 6 snails, 4 blue legged hermits and 2 emerald crabs. I also would like to add a peppermint shrimp.

Since I only want 3 or so more fish I would like for these to be beautiful fish that are totally reef safe. I would like these fish to be on larger size not real small. (But not so large that I end up with a heavy bio load. The idea is to keep the bio load on the lighter side.)

Even if there are fish that need a mature tank that is not a problem. I wouldn't add them until the tank has matured and aged to the pont where it is safe to do so.

So what makes sense?

I have not done much research on the fish portion of this project simply because that time is so far away. But I thought I might as well get started. I stay out of the LFS that way I won't get tempted.

Regards,

Pat

 

[Jerry W]

Is the tank covered? One of the fairy wrasses would be great; Scott's, Lineatus, etc..
A kole tang would be a thought. Dwarf angels are a gamble but there are some tthat are very colorful and can be kept in a reef setting.
hth

 

[PatMayo]

The tank is covered so I don't have to worry about jumpers. I like the wrasse family. I'll have to do some research on those guys.

Any other thoughts out there?

Regards,

Pat

 

[The Fish Finder]

i say a sarggsum trigger my fave fish and is reef safe

 

[The_Reef _Man]

the trigger may get too big for your tank although they are really nice. Fairy wrasses are really nice. Perhaps a a foxface or type of tang or even a pair angels in the species Genicanthus as they are the most reef safe.

 

[techigirl78]

Hey Fish Finder, do you think a 125 would be ok for a sargassum? Would one do ok with a larger midas blenny? They are so cool, but I wasn't sure, so I thought I'd ask.

 

[The Fish Finder]

since all Specimens that come in are usualy between 4-6" and is considered a very easy fish to keep i don't see why not. But one day you would have to upgrade or you can resell him or trade him in for a baby. There will alway's be taker's for that fish so you deff won't be stuck with him. I think he would be fine with a large midas blenny. Even loon into geting a Curious Wormfish (Gunnelichthys curiosus).