Tank mate for my gigantea setup

[adtravels]

I have a 2 foot cube with a gig and some True percs.
I would like to add a fish that:

Would be able to cope with a high flow environment.
May occur naturally in a shallow surge environment.
Will be strong and savvy enough to avoid the Nem.
Won't get too big.
Won't annoy the clown fish.
May use the sand bed?


I can Qt if needs be, Please think for me as I have a block, I have access to most species of fish commonly available. I realise not many, if any fish fit this bill, No Damsels

Thanks.

 

[elegance coral]

Anthias

 

[OrionN]

Orchid Dottyback, Royal Gramma, Blackcap Gramma

 

[adtravels]

Hmm blackcap sounds nice, as does Anthias, What about an assessor?

 

[fishkid6692]

I think the dottyback might bother the clowns. I would do anthias.

 

[shabreeson]

+1 on sunburst anthias and gramma. every gramma I have seen only shows aggression when something nears their little hole. even then I've never seed one bite.

 

[OrionN]

The problem with anthias is that you have to feed them several times a day (one thing I cannot do). Other dottyback may be agressive but not Orchid Dottyback. Color of this dottyback is exceptional, and you can keep a breeding pair in the tank.
Gramma tend to loose color in captivity easy unless you give them a very healthy diet. Both Orchid Dottyback and Royal Gramma (can also keep in breeding unit of 2 or more)are among the best fishes you can have in a small tank other than clowns of course.

 

[adtravels]

thanks Guys, what about a small angel?

 

[fishkid6692]

i think the angel could work. though i've seen my angel nip at my bta a few times. didn't do any damage.

 

[OrionN]

I don't want an angel in my tank because all my tank have SPS and clams in them, even my anemone tank

 

[Big E]

Some of the smaller Fairy/ flasher wrasses would work. They are hardier than anthias.

 

[adtravels]

I got a nice fish, but I may get flamed, so I am not telling (Its not a tang).

 

[shabreeson]

not like ur keeping us in suspence or anything

 

[fishkid6692]

ha what did you get? send me a PM if you want. i promise i won't tell lol.