Fish Suggestions for a 55g Macro Algae Tank

[mcdonous]

I have a 55g standard set up with mainly macro algae right now. The plan is it to be a macro/softy tank.

It currently houses 2 Amphiprion ocellaris and some peppermint shrimp. I'm looking for some fish suggestions to match the tank. Needs to not eat the macro and be tough enough to handle the clowns. They do not have an anemone but definitely hang out in the same place all day long.

I was thinking perhaps some other damsels. Maybe blue or yellow tailed blues. One of my LFS has quite a few damsels that are not in any of my books. I can't seem to find any info on long term compatibility between the damsels and clowns.

Other fish suggestions welcome
-No tangs - eat macro and too large
-No seahorses / pipefish
-Pygmy angels - ? I think they will eat my macro
-No mandarins / dragonetts - Currently the tank has no sump/refugium





-Steve

 

[drej424]

How about a yellow coris wrasse?

 

[mcdonous]

The yellow coris wrasse looks nice. It is listed as peaceful, will it be able to handle the clown fish? Also liveaquaria lists a covered tank as a requirement, mine is open does it jump allot? Also will it eat peppermint shrimp?

-Steve

 

[johnike]

Shrimp Gobies with a Pistol.
I have a 46 bowfront Macro/softy tank with 3 that share a huge tunnel system.
Great fun to watch.

 

[xtlosx]

The yellow coris wrasse looks nice. It is listed as peaceful, will it be able to handle the clown fish? Also liveaquaria lists a covered tank as a requirement, mine is open does it jump allot? Also will it eat peppermint shrimp?

-Steve

+1 on the yellow wrasse... We have a pair with our onyx pair and they never bother each other. The wrasses are model citizens and even eat plenty of pests from the rock. Great fish and super active.