I currently have 3 chromis, 2 clowns, 2 gold headed sleeped gobies, and a magnificent fax face.
My "roadmap" going forward includes the following fish in order of entry. I will add them slow and steady but would love any input on any fish that you think will not be compatible in this list, any changes, etc. All input is appreciated
1. Solorensus and Scott's fairy wrasses two of the more aggressive fairy wrasses; also, absent a female, both will lose some slight amount of coloration
2. Mated pair of Bellus Angels (any suggestions of where to find? - I have emailed live aquaria) Live Aquaria is the most reliable. However, simply getting a male and female does not always work; in a 280 g tank, maybe so maybe not
3. Flame angel
4. Leopard Pufferfish (like that it only gets to be a few inches but love the puffer's personality) Green Spotted Puffers are an extremely dirty fish and are very messy eaters leaving scraps of food throughout the aquarium. They also produce a large amount of ammonia. Because of this it is best to give 30gallons of space per fish. They are extremely aggressive. I
The aggressive behavior of GSPs makes it difficult to keep them with tank mates. Similar sized puffers, certain clownfish, and a few other similar sized semi-aggessive marine fish can be successfully kept with GSPs, as long as there is enough tank space and plenty of hiding spaces.
The intelligence of puffers is rivaled by few other fish. They learn very quickly who feeds them and will happily swim to the front of the tank hoping for something to eat. Because of their high intelligence they need to have plenty of decor and broken lines of site to keep them interested. Bored puffers will often pace at the front of the glass. This behavior will seem tedious.
The most expensive part about Green Spotted Puffers (besides the initial set up) is the food. Like rodents, they have large teeth that continue to grow throughout their lives. To wear down their teeth they need a steady diet of hard meaty foods such as: scallops, oysters, clams, crabs, crayfish, and especially snails. Freeze dried foods or krill is not a sufficient diet and should only be given occasionally as a treat.
5. Bi-Color Goatfish (ok...if you are a wrestling fan my son wants this fish to name him Daniel Bryan...wwe fans will get this)
6. Carpet anenome for the clowns (even though its a fish only set up I do have excellent lighting - vegas, and equipment so hoping it will work) make sure your clown species will associate with a carpet anemone
7. Harlequin tusk (from Austrailia of course) not clean up crew friendly, will eat small fish
8. Blond Naso Tang (also considering white cheek or yellow belly regal blue tang)
9. Pakistan Butterfly
10. Blue jaw trigger not clean up crew friendly
11. Blue face angel
12. Red sea sailfin tang
Thanks again!
