dailydriven911
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Looking for opinions on some of the most underrated fish in our hobby. Please try and think of a fish with character, reef safe and under $75. I'm looking to add another fish so just looking for ideas.
Opinions on underrated fish...
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bluecoyote79
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McCoskers wrasse. Beautiful, reef safe, and tons of character. One the few fish that will come to the glass when I watch my tank. You should be able to get one for about $50.
Hmmn, underrated ...... as in not appreciated, not kept?
I happen to think the PJ cardinal is underrated. I really like the way they saunter around my tank, without seemingly a care in the world. They don't sleep either, apparently. I think the dusky wrasse is underrated - not a better pest remover to be had (murder on small hermit crabs though), including pyramid snails, flatworms, and bristle worms. I think the convict tang is underappreciated. A cool looking fish and an excellent grazer. Mine cleared a 90 FOWLR of all GHA in about a week.
I happen to think the PJ cardinal is underrated. I really like the way they saunter around my tank, without seemingly a care in the world. They don't sleep either, apparently. I think the dusky wrasse is underrated - not a better pest remover to be had (murder on small hermit crabs though), including pyramid snails, flatworms, and bristle worms. I think the convict tang is underappreciated. A cool looking fish and an excellent grazer. Mine cleared a 90 FOWLR of all GHA in about a week.
Booboobear259
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PJ cardinal
jbvdhp
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Gold assessor, golden Midas blenny. My Midas is always out swimming. I can see why a chevron is underrated... Their adult colors are stunning, boring, but their patterns are definitely what makes it stunning. Not under $75 that I know of so I am not sure why someone listed it.
fasteddie222
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Can't go wrong with any blenny. One of my favorites with a lot of character is the Hawkfish.
Flippers4pups
Home made abyss
Chalk bass.
dailydriven911
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Wow great suggestions everyone. My wife loves the PJ Cardinals I just think they're a bit ugly lol especially as they get bigger. I should of mentioned I currently have a ORA Snowflake Clown, Tailspot Blenny and a Pygmy Cherub Angel.
I'm going to look at some of the wrasse suggestions. Always wanted a Leopard but I'd probably have to add another 2" of sand and I hear they can be hard to keep. Keep the suggestions coming!
I'm going to look at some of the wrasse suggestions. Always wanted a Leopard but I'd probably have to add another 2" of sand and I hear they can be hard to keep. Keep the suggestions coming!
dailydriven911
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Yes exactly what I meant...I'm going to check out the Dusky Wrasse thanks!
SoloChromis
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* Assessor Sp.
* Fang Blennies
* Chalk Basses
* Possum Wrasses
* Zebra Dartfish (just be sure to have your tank covered!)
* Many of the more unusual, evenly tempered damsel species (Rolland's, Talbot's, azure, springer's, bleeker's, tuxedo, pavo etc.)
* Lemon Chromis (Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis) - Will typically spawn in captivity, which makes for a very interesting display, even if they aren't bombshells appearance wise...
* Cleaner Gobies (Neon, sharknose, yellowline)
* Some of the less predatory, less commonly seen cardinal species (Ochrestriped, orange striped, Seale's, ringtail, checkered etc.)
... All very underrated fish IMO :dance:
* Fang Blennies
* Chalk Basses
* Possum Wrasses
* Zebra Dartfish (just be sure to have your tank covered!)
* Many of the more unusual, evenly tempered damsel species (Rolland's, Talbot's, azure, springer's, bleeker's, tuxedo, pavo etc.)
* Lemon Chromis (Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis) - Will typically spawn in captivity, which makes for a very interesting display, even if they aren't bombshells appearance wise...
* Cleaner Gobies (Neon, sharknose, yellowline)
* Some of the less predatory, less commonly seen cardinal species (Ochrestriped, orange striped, Seale's, ringtail, checkered etc.)
... All very underrated fish IMO :dance:
