Fish stocking advice

[R.W.]

Hey RC,

I am looking to add some small lively fish to my display. I was thinking of a bunch of chromis. What suggestions do you guys have?


Thanks,

R.W.

 

[DopeCantWin]

Hey RC,

I am looking to add some small lively fish to my display. I was thinking of a bunch of chromis. What suggestions do you guys have?


Thanks,

R.W.

I wouldn't go with Chromis, they are very likely to kill each other until only one left. How small were you looking? How about Anthias?

 

[Deberber]

I wouldn't go with Chromis, they are very likely to kill each other until only one left. How small were you looking? How about Anthias?

Can chromis' go in a tank singly.
+1 on Anithias.

 

[R.W.]

why type of anthias would you guys recommend?

 

[R.W.]

i was looking for a bunch of small active fish to mix in with my larger ones, anthias were a thought originally as well. I was looking for fish <3inches

 

[HunterBryan]

Im thinking about the same thing and i have one single chromis and its doing great! I think anthias would be great but they recommend feedings like 3 times a day I believe.

 

[Deberber]

Im thinking about the same thing and i have one single chromis and its doing great! I think anthias would be great but they recommend feedings like 3 times a day I believe.

So one would be ok in a 29 bc?
Maybe some red belted anthias.

 

[joejacket99]

you could try doing chalk basslets, they tend to stick together in groups and never grow past 3 inches, or for anthias you could try silver streak they are relatively inexpensive and small but over time will defiantly be worth the investment

 

[Rea17]

For anthias I'd go with Ignitus, Bartletts, or lyretails. The latter two are some of the easier anthias to keep, also outgoing and very pretty.

 

[GroktheCube]

If you can track down the females, a large group of flasher wrasses could be good too. They're to most active fish in my tank!

 

[R.W.]

you could try doing chalk basslets, they tend to stick together in groups and never grow past 3 inches, or for anthias you could try silver streak they are relatively inexpensive and small but over time will defiantly be worth the investment

Chalk basslets are an interesting choice, does anyone have any info on keep groups of these fish together? Are they active in the water column?

I have owned dispar anthias which were nice, I'm considering trying another fish this time around. Feeding isn't an issue, my tank is fed 10-15 times a day.

What do you guys think of cardinal fish?

Thanks,

R.W.

 

[indyjaco]

Bartlett's can get a bit aggressive, I have 3 in my 125.

 

[RayL]

Chalk basslets are an interesting choice, does anyone have any info on keep groups of these fish together? Are they active in the water column?

I have owned dispar anthias which were nice, I'm considering trying another fish this time around. Feeding isn't an issue, my tank is fed 10-15 times a day.

What do you guys think of cardinal fish?

Thanks,

R.W.

I tried 3 chalk bass in my tank, they never fought but they didn't stay together and they aren't active. They just stay close to their hole and hang out

 

[ca1ore]

Chalk basslets are an interesting choice, does anyone have any info on keep groups of these fish together? Are they active in the water column?

I really like chalk basslets. When I have kept groups, they don't really 'school', but mine were always quite active in the water column.

 

[Joew6]

Chromis aren't likely to kill each other, that kind of behavior isn't like them at all, they're very peaceful and would be a great addition

 

[ca1ore]

Au contraire, Chromis, particularly Green Chromis, are notorious for picking each other off. Every time I tried to keep a group I ended up with either a single individual or, if lucky, a pair.

 

[ilikefish34]

Below is a link that has some Chromis success stories and failures. I was of the impression, and experience, that how ever many you start with, you will end up with one. After reading some experiences by other hobbyist that counter that notion, I plan on giving it another go one day, but not until I have the right mix of fish to go along side them (to keep them in check).

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2334885

Hope this helps
Mike

 

[Empty Bottles]

Chalk basslets are an interesting choice, does anyone have any info on keep groups of these fish together? Are they active in the water column?

I have owned dispar anthias which were nice, I'm considering trying another fish this time around. Feeding isn't an issue, my tank is fed 10-15 times a day.

What do you guys think of cardinal fish?

Thanks,

R.W.

I wouldn't do Bangais from what I've read they pair. Any other of your preference would be pretty cool though. I'm not sure if they will "school" in the open water like chromis do though.

 

[R.W.]

Chromis do pick each other off, I have had them in my tank before and they slowly dwindled their numbers to 1. I was thinking more along the lines of striped-cardinal fish. Thanks for the input about the chalk bass, I think I will stay away from them. Has anyone ever tried a group of damsels?