Fish recommendations

[TripleJ21]

I have a 75 gallon mixed reef set up, and I have been working on my stocking list for quite awhile. I was hoping you guys could give me some of your experienced opinions... I was looking at some different species of anthias, but I couldn't really find one that I felt like I really wanted to have. I like fish with color that "pops." Are there any fish that you guys have seen or had that amazed you? It has to be reef safe and friendly. Also, it would be great if you would be able to recommend a great wrasse or two that are great reef fish.

My planned stocking list so far:
1 Blue/Green Reef Chromis (already added)
1 Pair Black Photon Clowns
1 Flame angel/Coral Beauty
1 Kole Tang

CUC and Soft and LPS Corals


I also plan on adding another smaller fish or two... I just am not sure what yet... :headwally:

Thanks for the replies and recommendations in advance!

 

[AuburnTiger1]

The 75 is probably the minimum tank size for the kole so I would think it should be fine everything else seems fine. My absolute favorite Anthias is the fathead sunburst anthias. As for small fish gobies are always good so I would do a goby shrimp pair. Wrasses are nice as well.

 

[TripleJ21]

Thanks AuburnTiger! I've heard that the Sunburst tends to hide in live rock caverns a lot, is that true?

 

[AuburnTiger1]

They are a little shy But when they come out they are amazing my second would be lyre tails however they can be a little bit aggresive to females so its good to get multiple females.

 

[eatbreakfast]

As far as anthias, bimaculatus cant be beat, colorful and hardy.

All flasher wrasses, nearly all Cirrhilabrus wrasses and quite a few Halichoeres wrasses would do well in your setup.

 

[TripleJ21]

Would the bimaculatus be alright in a 75 gallon tank? They are really gorgeous and have great patterns and colorations!

 

[AuburnTiger1]

I would think you could.

 

[Scridifer]

Thanks AuburnTiger! I've heard that the Sunburst tends to hide in live rock caverns a lot, is that true?

Certainly what I read when researching but after buying two mine are out and about all of the time. Not for lack of caves etc either because I have plenty of rockwork.

HTH

Chris

 

[eatbreakfast]

Would the bimaculatus be alright in a 75 gallon tank? They are really gorgeous and have great patterns and colorations!

Yes, they would be fine in a 75g.

 

[SDguy]

I think bimacs are too big for a 75. Look at ignitus... very pretty, and hang out with each other more than larger species.

 

[ca1ore]

I have five bimacs in my 265 and they use every inch of the tank. They also get quite large. Maybe one in a 75, but it'll be tight.

 

[3dees]

flame hawkfish. intense red and I love watching mine hopping from rock to rock. may be a problem if you have small shrimp.

 

[john37]

i really like sunburst anthias. take a look at them. they arent really active swimmers and should be fine in a 75gal. might need to be established before the small angel though.