Looking to add my last fish..help me make a decision!

Fish_King_25

Fish_King_25

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Currently in my 29g mixed reef are...

Green chromis
Mandarin
Diamond goby
Yellow clown goby

I think I will be good adding one more fish, but what do I add is the question! I want something active and colorful, and I'm open to any suggestions, what do you guys think??!
 
Sorry to bear the bad news, The mandarin and diamond goby will inevitably starve in that tank size. If green chromiS refer to more than one it is very likely they will wittle down to one or two at most as well.
 
I reckon you should get a clown( occ or perc)
Can't go wrong with a clown for colour and personality:thumbup:
 
Paul B said:
I thought they ate pods. :dance:

I buy pods for my manta ray.
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Well they do but...due to the gravitational pull from the moon, the average growth rate of a pod, and a manta rays dietary needs, in no way could you keep a manta ray! Jeesh Paul, for someone who follows all the reefing rules...:)
 
My mandarin is 11 months in my tank, pleasantly plump, and has never even watched a piece of prepared food go by..I've never supplemented pods to my tank, and I let my refugium and LR tackle it..
 
Mine also got along for many years with no supplemental feeding, but feeders are so much fun to build that my mandarins just had to get used to it.
 
Paul B said:
Mine also got along for many years with no supplemental feeding, but feeders are so much fun to build that my mandarins just had to get used to it.
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Is it tough for me to do? You think I'd have success keeping him going even more? PM me with some details if you could I'd love to try
 
JackandJill said:
Sorry to bear the bad news, The mandarin and diamond goby will inevitably starve in that tank size. If green chromiS refer to more than one it is very likely they will wittle down to one or two at most as well.
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People like to make very sweeping comments about mandarins. It's true they need special care. But you'll find a range of experiences including those who successfully keep them in smaller tanks like yours. But it takes heroic feedings efforts and close observation of body weight and health. Difficult yes. Wise, probably not. Possible, yes.

I would add a royal gramma. Just stunning color and pretty easy going.
 
small alien said:
People like to make very sweeping comments about mandarins. It's true they need special care. But you'll find a range of experiences including those who successfully keep them in smaller tanks like yours. But it takes heroic feedings efforts and close observation of body weight and health. Difficult yes. Wise, probably not. Possible, yes.

I would add a royal gramma. Just stunning color and pretty easy going.
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Yeah, I am well aware of all the policing that goes on lol..but, the hobby is just that...a hobby. I enjoy making sure I check my Mandy constantly and always make sure he's picking and staying fat..it's a lot of work I never said it wasn't..but it's far from impossible..at the end of the day, p putting a naso tang in a 300g tank is still a drop in a bucket compared to the ocean..my point is..it's always at least the slightest bit uncomfortable for any animal inside any tank..but with proper care, we can keep them happy ..I like to put a lot of effort into my mandarin and his health..some don't..that's the fun of it IMO.

Royal gramma is a definite possibility..I love the color
 
Hey Kenny. It would be cool to see a pic of your mandy.

In my opinion we should be careful with the "our tanks are always smaller than the ocean" rationale. I believe there are many fish species that, when appropriately housed, do not distinguish our tanks from the ocean. Clowns, many gobies, blennies and others are able to stake out naturally sized territories in our tanks. It's true, our tanks are smaller than the ocean but some irresponsible folks use that to make themselves feel better about dubious choices. I also want to say, yes, it is a hobby, but it's a hobby with living animals involved. So it comes with a lot of moral responsibilities that, say, knitting doesn't.

I am not trying to be critical of you. I want to state these things for the record. For others who may read this.

Good luck to you. Cheers.
 
small alien said:
Hey Kenny. It would be cool to see a pic of your mandy.

In my opinion we should be careful with the "our tanks are always smaller than the ocean" rationale. I believe there are many fish species that, when appropriately housed, do not distinguish our tanks from the ocean. Clowns, many gobies, blennies and others are able to stake out naturally sized territories in our tanks. It's true, our tanks are smaller than the ocean but some irresponsible folks use that to make themselves feel better about dubious choices. I also want to say, yes, it is a hobby, but it's a hobby with living animals involved. So it comes with a lot of moral responsibilities that, say, knitting doesn't.

I am not trying to be critical of you. I want to state these things for the record. For others who may read this.

Good luck to you. Cheers.
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I do agree with everything you've stated above, no doubt that everything in moderation..just because a Naso swims in a 55g and eats in a 55g does not make it okay...I also believe many honors, clowns, etc that make actual homes or hosts in our tanks can still be just as happy as in the ocean..with all that, more people are ridiculously critical of every little "untraditional thing."
 
I'd suggest maybe a watchman goby/pistol shrimp pair. Awesome to watch, and the pistol shrimp really doesn't have a bio-load.
 
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