if i was to add 1 more fish....

[fedukeford]

right now in my 55 i have:
2 false percs
coral beauty angle
magenta dottyback
YWG
scooter blenny
tons of corals

i REALLY want to get another fish, today at natures i saw a BEAUTIFUL baby red sea sailfin tang (less than 2 inches!!) i had to do ANYTHING I COULD to keep myself from buying it (it would go into the 125 once it was set up and established) but i knew it would soon max out for my tank, so what fish would you guys add to my 55 gallon?? heres a couple im thinking about:
clown goby
6 line wrasse
any kind of goby
fairy wrasse (natures also has a nice capenters fairy wrasse but it was a little to pricy for me right now)
or other smaller fish

i also had another ?, what would be the least likely dwarf angle to eat softies, LPS, clams, and i might have a few SPS. i was thinking along the lines of a flame or a bicolor, but im not sure (it would be going into the 125)

 

[Szwalla]

This is a little off topic ---- Do you think the fish prices at Nature are a little high?

 

[fedukeford]

a little high ya, but rick is great, gives good advice, some of it isnt the greatest tho

 

[raw88gt]

He does have the healthiest fish as well

 

[Szwalla]

I agree that Rick is very intelligent. I try to obtain as much knowledge as I can every time I visit (like twice a week).

 

[fedukeford]

ya, so any fish suggestions??

 

[Szwalla]

I like the Rabbitfish. Nice color when he is not spooked. Plus reef safe. Tangs, the sailfin is a real looker.
If I could turn back time, I would of purchased two tangs at the same time.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Fish stocking choices are very subjective, so it's very difficult to give someone opinions. It's YOUR aquarium. However, I think you were very wise to resist the Sailfin Tang. Good choice!

6-lines are kewl, but make it one of your very last additions. They have a tendency to terrorize passive fishes introduced after them into the aquarium.

 

[fedukeford]

rabbitfish would get too big for a 55 i think, 6 line would be the last fish i could fit in the 55 right?? that would be 7 fish, my filtration is a emperor 440, amiracle mini quad skimmer (orderd a couple days ago) and 115# of LR

 

[silkchaos]

my six line moves aroudn alot, so he really added to the tank. I would suggest him.

 

[nwrogers]

I would get the 6 line wrasse. I really like mine. So far I have not had any problems with it picking on any new fish I have been adding. Maybe I have been lucky and I realize that this fish can be mean towards peaceful wrasses and other shy fish but mine is very nice. Good luck Jordan!

 

[silkchaos]

My six line jumped out of the rubbermaid tub in the middle of hte night... so, if you do get a six line, be warned they can be jumpers.

 

[fedukeford]

o , thats not good, i might be able to put one or 2 small fish in now since i now have MUCHHHHHHH better filtation (fluval 404, and amiracle mini quad skimmer) im thinking about mabey clown goby and a six line, or just a fairy wrasse

 

[Stephany]

Is your tank not covered?
Any wrasse are known for being jumpers, especially fairy wrasses.

 

[fedukeford]

o, mines not coverd, there goes that idea

 

[nwrogers]

Jordan:

You could always by some light diffuser (egg crate) for 5 bucks at home depot. I know some people are using that to keep fish inââ"šÂ¬Ã‚¦