Good dominant fish

[Burkette]

Hi guys and gals. First, let me say that I'm not necessarily considering another fish, but rater entertaining the idea of it. As of now, I have a 125gal, 55 gal sump, running all the basics ie, skimmer, fuge, and weekly water changes. I have a group of 5 small chromis, 2 lyretail anthias, a coral beauty, yellow tang, an algae blenny, a pair of strawberry basslets, and a small pearly jawfish. The Yellow tang was going to be my final addition to my tank.

Now...Everyone in the tank gets along phenominally, I have no issues with any aggression. But, I am concerned that the tang will become aggressive as he gets bigger. He is by no means the biggest fish in the tank, but is growing rapidly. He eats like a horse, and I am concerned that when he gets to be the biggest one in the tank, that he will become nasty. What I am looking for is options to put a more dominant fish in the tank with him.
My criteria is a fish that will not eat my CUC, and will not eat all my other fish. I also don't want to break my bank account with this fish. I'm open to seggestions, and welcome the ideas. Thank you all in advance.
J

 

[kirkaz]

I would say it is highly unlikely that a Yellow Tang would become a "problem fish" in your situation. He may become the dominant fish, but he would not likely be a bully toward existing fish. What you may see is aggression toward any new fish you try to add, particularly a Tang, but I wouldn't try to add a more aggressive fish. You could do a medium sized angel if you are looking for a similar aggression level. Black Velvet Angel would be my choice, Singapore Angel or Cream Angel could work as well. You could consider a Threadfin Butterfly...You don't have corals do you?

 

[Burkette]

I have a few mushrooms and some GSP. I plan on adding some in the future which is why I'm trying to stay reef safe. Also I have a dwarf angel...the beauty in there now. Don't know if that will matter or not.