Need help picking a show fish

[mark54321]

I have 48x32x18 tank, it will be mostly SPS with clams. Rock is set up as an island somewhat in the middle of the tank. I plan on keeping few small fish and one bigger one, as a show piece. I am looking for ideas ,what this fish should be. As long as it fits my criteria ( tank size,clams, sps ) , I am open to suggestions.

 

[evolved]

Perhaps the one in your avatar?

 

[jaa1456]

Those anthias are nice, but I wouldn't consider that a showpiece. How much are you willing to spend on your "showpiece"?

 

[mark54321]

Those anthias are nice, but I wouldn't consider that a showpiece. How much are you willing to spend on your "showpiece"?

Yeah, I agree with you , I want something a little bigger and active. I would say $1000 would be the limit.

 

[jschultzbass]

Black Tang
Gem tang would be awesome but that would be a little more expensive.
Regal Angel (mostly reef safe) would also be cool once you've had it up and running a little while
Terminal male Lineatus Wrasse would look nice
Crosshatch trigger

Just a couple off the top.

 

[humaguy]

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[MrTuskfish]

Error, sorry

 

[RayL]

Black Tang
Gem tang would be awesome but that would be a little more expensive.
Regal Angel (mostly reef safe) would also be cool once you've had it up and running a little while
Terminal male Lineatus Wrasse would look nice
Crosshatch trigger

Just a couple off the top.

This tank is too small for most of those suggestions, the wrasse should be okay

 

[RayL]

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Would be a nice fish if you can find one with in your budget

 

[RayL]

A flameback pair would be a nice addition IMO

 

[jschultzbass]

This tank is too small for most of those suggestions, the wrasse should be okay

At 48x32? I will politely disagree with that

 

[Rea17]

This tank is too small for most of those suggestions, the wrasse should be okay

I politely agree. A nice big terminal male fairy would indeed be nice. I also agree that if you can find a rare dwarf angel in your budget it would be ideal. Maybe I'm strange but a wrasse doesn't scream show-fish to me. The tank is going to be too small for most tangs and large angels.

 

[Eville]

If you find the right prices, you could get away with a Joculator Angel and a pair of Anthias like the one in your pic. Just my suggestion, good luck!

 

[jaa1456]

I was going to say Joculator in the beginning but I wasn't sure about your budget. A black tang would be ok in there for awhile, granted you could get a small one and then you would need to upgrade or part ways with it once it gets larger. A regal would also fall in line with the black tang for your tank. Although I don't consider a Regal a showpiece. I had an orange belly Red Sea Regal and decided to let it go because I like the look of several wrasses swimming around. But other people have different definitions on a show fish and that's fine with me.

 

[caribfan]

How about a bandit? NYaquatic has some juvi Blueline angels also.

 

[9thwonder]

I vote for a Declivis Butterfly. Also what other fish are you planning to keep?

 

[salty160]

i would either go for a longnose, gem or some zebrasoma hybrid

 

[chipchip]

Go for this one: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=193004

but its way above $1000

 

[mrx66699]

I believe u are looking for something like this......

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[mr.maroonsalty]

I think a Gold flake would be a very kewl choice. It would be my choice to stock it with anthias, tilefish and a few larger peaceful wrasses.