I Want the Blues!!

[blange3]

My daughter says I need a blue fish for my 55gallon LPS/Softie reef.

Currently I have a pair of ocellaris, a firefish and a canary wrasse. I also have a peppermint shrimp.

Suggestions?

 

[AdidaKev]

A few blue devil damsels?

 

[m3ntal]

blue/green chromis?

They add a splash of color and they arent that territorial

 

[wwildcats04]

blue spot jawfish
alenni/neon damsel (peaceful)

 

[SDguy]

starki damsel?

 

[t0mmy108]

blue tang is a safe bet

 

[Outerbank]

flameback angel

 

[garvondavis14]

NOT A BLUE TANG....seriously

 

[johnb0184]

blue assecor bassalet. A very dark and beautiful blue as well as an intresting fish

 

[Kahuna Tuna]

I just ordered a pair of blue gudgeon gobies, they are very cool little fish. Here's a second for not putting a blue tang in a 55. The blue assessor is another good call.

 

[cateyes]

Kahuna Tuna -- i'd like to see your gobies when you get them. how about posting a pic when you can..

thanks

 

[goleafsgo]

how bout a cherub, very very nice little blue fish

 

[20reefer]

I second the cherub

 

[Monkeyfish]

My cherub looks more purple than blue, but that may be due to the lighting. I'd go with either the assessor or a more peaceful damsel (avoid the Fiji devils - they are VERY aggressive). I'd love to get a blue hamlet, but have never seen one at either a store or wholesaler.

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

i love the blue damsels, and i think they are the prettiest blue ever in the marine fish world, but they can be a little aggressive to new fish. I have had a few without any problems, but it's your call.

 

[Angel*Fish]

I have 3 hemicyanea damsels & they aren't really that aggressive except for the one that bites me when I put my hand near his shell home.

The main thing besides being caerulean blue that I like about them is that they stay very very small.

The damsels of the Pomacentrus genus are less aggressive than Chrysipterus & have some of the most beautiful blues available - just make sure you buy one that stays extra small like a max size of 2.3 inches. When a belligerent fish gets big it is not a good thing

It's not blue, but I bet your daughter would like a blackcap basslet. Nice purple purple purple fish.

Here's a pic of my damsels... I love them - and they don'tshow any signs of getting larger than about 1.25 in. from nose to end of tail (sorry I don't have one of just them)

There's a cherub angel in the photo, too

 

[Monkeyfish]

I have the same damsels as Angelfish. Beautiful fish and got along fine with my clown goby.

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

Angel*Fish, is that a lemon peel angel? I love them, they are my favorite angel

 

[deadmanh]

i dont think thats an lemon peel..... is it? cant see the blue on the eyes..

 

[ezhoops]

Blue Acessor without a doubt is your best bet, can be hard to come by though