What fish should I get. Need inspiration.

[jock]

Hi folks

Hoping to get some good ideas for fish I could get in my tank. I'll list my current setup but it's been a while since i added a fish and the only reason is I don't know what to add :/

50gal tank.

1 lemonpeel angelfish
1 royal gramma
1 oc. Clownfish
1 yellowtail damsel

1 coral banded shrimp
1 cleaner shrimp

Mixture of turbo and cerith snails
Blue dwarf hermit crabs
1 pom pom crab (never see it.. Waste of money ha)
1 sand sifting starfish (was given it, trying to rehome as I know it will starve)

1 long tentacle anemone
1 toadstool coral

I have considered the following fish;

Blenny - algae or starry. Maybe Midas or bicolour but hard to get from lfs.
Torpedo goby
Fire fish
6 line - would it go for dwarf hermits? I was pretty set on getting one then read a few people having problems with them.

Thanks

 

[edinphilly]

I got an Algae Blenny to help clean algae in areas I can't reach. I didn't really like the look of them but he's really grown on me. Very fun to watch and does a good job with the algae.



Another thought is what about another oc clown? Make sure you add a juvenile so they'll pair. I find clowns much more entertaining in pairs.

 

[Sk8r]

I think the starry would be a good fit, maybe paired with the tailspot: the two species get along and are often active. Firefish tend to pick a spot and stay there.

 

[jock]

Never thought about a second clown. Quite like the idea of that.
Also like idea of a blenny. I know I can get starry and algae blenny at lfs but not seen tailspot. If I added starry first, could I add tailspot at later stage?

Thanks for all your comments.

 

[Sk8r]

Yes. I also have a yellow watchman: they help keep the sandbed, and grump at everybody, but never pick fights.

 

[ViktorVaughn]

My recommendation would be for a small fairy or flasher wrasse. Great personalities, awesome coloration, and they are incredibly active, mine never stop swimming.

 

[shesacharmer]

My Flasher Wrasse enjoys playing in the current from the return and power heads. It's nice to have a fish which hangs out near the top of the tank.