Species that Pair Up
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flameangel88
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How about a pair of Bodianus sepiacaudus and/or Genicanthus watanabei?
Here's a pic of the trio in a fowlr
the new pair
Got the first one from LA DD last March which was 2.25" at that time and added two more (2 & 2.25") last November. The new pair appeared to have bonded and the established hog is not bothering the other two as much now.
I got two females Watanabes back in November '07 and one of the them changing to male in November '08. The transformation was fun to watch.
December '08
the male in November '09
Here's a pic of the trio in a fowlr
the new pair
Got the first one from LA DD last March which was 2.25" at that time and added two more (2 & 2.25") last November. The new pair appeared to have bonded and the established hog is not bothering the other two as much now.
I got two females Watanabes back in November '07 and one of the them changing to male in November '08. The transformation was fun to watch.
December '08
the male in November '09
MikeandNicole
New member
Clown fish are very easy to get a male/female pair, just get a pair of juveniles. Angels are pretty easy to pair up as they can have distintive markings that seperate them. Tangs are pretty tough as most of them don't get their male female markings until they are very big (males get streamers off their tales). The other thing to do is go through liveaquaria.com divers den as they sell pairs of fish.
Clowns
Mandarins
Hawkfish
Dwarf and Genicanthus Angels (Large angel if you have a huge tank)
Basslets
Damsels
Pseudochromis
Wrasses
Filefish
Gobies
Blennies (especially fang blennies)
Cardinals
Dartfish
Jawfish
Pipefish
Seahorses
I'm sure I left some out, but basically any of the smaller fish can be paired. What are you interested in more specifically and maybe we can help out a little better.
Mandarins
Hawkfish
Dwarf and Genicanthus Angels (Large angel if you have a huge tank)
Basslets
Damsels
Pseudochromis
Wrasses
Filefish
Gobies
Blennies (especially fang blennies)
Cardinals
Dartfish
Jawfish
Pipefish
Seahorses
I'm sure I left some out, but basically any of the smaller fish can be paired. What are you interested in more specifically and maybe we can help out a little better.
Thanks for all the info...
I want fish that kinda hang out together and do some courtship behavior. I have no plans to breed fish but love behavior. I like sexual dimorphism. I like fish that are not high maintenance and are completely reef safe... I have an empty 215gal with 150lbs of rock.
I want fish that kinda hang out together and do some courtship behavior. I have no plans to breed fish but love behavior. I like sexual dimorphism. I like fish that are not high maintenance and are completely reef safe... I have an empty 215gal with 150lbs of rock.
IFbettas
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One of my favorite fish to keep in a pair is the yellow coris wrasse (halichoeres chrysus). I bought two initial phase specimens, and the larger of the two has turned into a terminal male. It is really fun to watch the male dance around and display for the female. They do have some sexual dimorphism; the male has green and orange stripes on his face where the female does not.
LobsterOfJustice
Recovering Detritophobe
Are you wanting to just keep a pair or go with more of a harem? A big group of anthias would look good in there.
Otherwise it sounds like angels from the genus genicanthus, or flasher/fairy wrasses would be what youre looking for.
Otherwise it sounds like angels from the genus genicanthus, or flasher/fairy wrasses would be what youre looking for.
IFbettas
New member
No, yellow coris are really docile and haven't picked on any of my shrimp or clams. I really love my pair; I watched the male display for the female, and his reflection, for the last half hour. They are really entertaining.
Depending on the species, a pair of anthias may or may not work out. You will still have to feed frequently (3+ times daily) even if you only get a pair.
Baltimore Bryan
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I have a pair of bangaii cardinalfish and they are great to watch them interact with each other. They always hover next to each other and swim together/ display courtship. Sometimes they even make a clicking/ barking noise to each other when courting. Pretty unique IMO. BTW they won't touch your corals.
Korrine
You could get a ticket!!
IFbettas
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It's not a Coris wrasse
I'm aware of that, which is why I gave the scientific name in my first post. If someone is looking for that fish, they are probably going to find it called a yellow coris though.
