Fish suggestions

[fish flipper]

I had a bout of ich that wiped out my tank. I am currently going through a fallow period. Since I have to get all new fish I figured I get some suggestions. Fish must be reef safe. All I know I really want is flasher wrasse, a leopard, a blue hippo and a blonde naso. Tank is a 90 gallon. Tangs will be bought real small and I will be upgrading to a 220 way before they need it. I am looking for some really colorful fish and some may school.

 

[scooter31707]

Well, don't take this the wrong way. IMO, I would not recommend getting the tangs until you have the 220 setup. Things happen in life which can make that upgrade not happen and you are stuck with the 90 and 2 big and stressful fish. They really need their room. They are 2 of the fastest growing Tangs, IMO. Also, I recommend a 8ft tank for both of them. Maybe think about a Flame Hawkfish, Flame/Coral Beauty Angel, and/or some Blennies/Gobies.

 

[BigBlueTang]

Well, don't take this the wrong way. IMO, I would not recommend getting the tangs until you have the 220 setup. Things happen in life which can make that upgrade not happen and you are stuck with the 90 and 2 big and stressful fish. They really need their room. They are 2 of the fastest growing Tangs, IMO. Also, I recommend a 8ft tank for both of them. Maybe think about a Flame Hawkfish, Flame/Coral Beauty Angel, and/or some Blennies/Gobies.

What he said.

Flasher and leopards are fine.

 

[fish flipper]

Flame or coral beauty would be great but I've heard they are not good with corals.

 

[fish flipper]

What about a schooling fish?

 

[scooter31707]

Honestly, with the Coral Beauty and Flame Angel are hit or miss. You will hear both side of the stories with them. Hell, I had a Tang and Lawnmower Blenny eat coral before. In this hobby we don't have true schooling fish.

 

[T Haynes]

Flame or coral beauty would be great but I've heard they are not good with corals.

My flame has not even bad so much as a staring contest with mine. Got a beauty in qt, will find out in a month

 

[fish flipper]

Let me know how that works for you.

 

[gsiegel]

What they all said. I would also stay away from the dwarf angels. If you know it is going to be a mixed reef there are so many other fish that are less likely to pick at your coral.
Definately wrasses!
A trio of anthias is another option
Midas blenny
Flame hawkfish have great personality