Looking for movement

[Anthrax15]

Right now my 40g BR LPS dominated is stocked with:

2 B/W Clowns
Midas Blenny
Six-line Wrasse

I need more movement fish wise. I really love Angels and I was thinking a dwarf/pygmy Angel. I understand the risk of them nipping. Possibly some Chromis?

Suggestions?

 

[minhvu]

Some flasher wrasse would add movement and colors to the tank

 

[SDguy]

Some flasher wrasse would add movement and colors to the tank

I think the 6line will be a problem.

 

[Anthrax15]

Yeah I don't want to get rid of my Six-line. Very friendly and does a number on my flatworm problem

 

[rysher]

anthias

 

[snorvich]

I think the 6line will be a problem.

For sure with flasher or fairy wrasses. Probably for other fish as well.

 

[snorvich]

anthias

In a 40 gallon tank? Even one would be problematical.

 

[Dr Colliebreath]

How about one of the fang blennies, like a canary?

 

[Anthrax15]

Bump. Already have a Midas Blenny. Didn't think I could have more than 1 especially in a 40g.

 

[emmann]

cherub angel, lots of movement. Small enough that I did not see any damage if he was picking on anything, system was softies. Got along great with other fish and was lots of fun to watch.

 

[Anthrax15]

That is idealy the fish I want. Its just a crap shoot because you can get the one that kills everything in site. Fish and coral alike.

 

[SDguy]

Cherub angels are very aggressive for their size. I'd pass on that one.

 

[Anthrax15]

Thats what I am afraid of. And I care more about my coral than having a Cherub

 

[OodleyBoodely]

How about chromis. Blue, green, purple, black n whites, there's plenty of differant species that would be more active in the mid and upper levels of the tank.

 

[Anthrax15]

How many could I put in my tank?

 

[Chriskk]

A coral beauty would be nice. I have one and he has never bothered any of my corals, and is very active.

 

[OodleyBoodely]

I would go with 2 or 3 chromis. Perhaps try mixing differant species. Since long term, chromis tend to whittle their numbers down to just one or a pair, maybe two or three differant species will avoid that pecking order attrition.

 

[EdKruzel]

Chromis won't last, more than likely one dominant and two dead, however they may pair and only kill one.

You could try 3 Chalk Bass or a single Royal Gramma.

 

[jhentr]

Dwarf angels (like the Coral Beauty above). I've never had issues with my CB or other dwarf angels with my softies (little SPS/LPS/clam)

 

[Anthrax15]

Chomis possibly.

Chalk Bass, Royal Gramma, and Dwarf Angels more than likely, no.

More suggestions?